Excerpt from English Composition, in a Method Entirely New, With Various Short Contrasted Examples: From Celebrated Writers, the Whole Adapted to Common Capacities, and Designed as an Easy Help to Form a Good Style, and to Acquire a Taste for the Works of the Best Authors
To remedy this, Mr. Irving has published lately, in one vol. 12mo. The Elements of English Composition;' but even this rs not szgfi'icientlg;z~ short and plain for eper's'ons of common capacities, who have but little time to read. Besides, it supposes the readers to be acquainted with all the rules of grammar, and the figures of rhetoric; and if not, some books must be procured, and well understood, before tmr. Irving's publication can be 'proa petty useful to such persons.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book assists individuals in perfecting their technique when speaking or writing the English language. The author systematically breaks down the ten parts of speech and provides rules for each, which are illustrated by contrasted examples. The book also outlines the main rhetorical devices, including metaphors and similes, and discusses how to use them effectively. The author emphasizes that good writing and speaking are built on a foundation of clarity, precision, and appropriate style, and that these skills can be learned and improved with practice. Throughout the book, there are examples of good composition from a variety of sources. By studying these examples, readers can learn from the techniques used by some of the greatest writers in the English language. Taking the time to implement the principles within this book can help readers expand their vocabulary, add variety to their sentence structure, enhance their mastery of figures of speech, and improve their writing and speaking skills. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282380922_0
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