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Considering that this is an excerpt from a lecture, how does the commentary provided by the speaker string the arguments together?

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Chapter 3.3: Patterns of Creativity - Appreciation [Page 158]

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NCERT English (Elective) - Woven Words
Chapter 3.3 Patterns of Creativity
Appreciation | Q 2 | Page 158

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