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Good English (Classic Reprint): Or, Popular Errors in Language: Or, Popular Errors in Language (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Master clear, effective writing by avoiding common English errors Learn practical rules and real‑world examples that show how small lapses can obscure meaning and undermine impact. This guide helps you spot faulty habits and choose stronger, more precise language.
This edition frames practical elocution as something you can train for yourself, with a focus on readability, tone, and correct structure. It uses accessible examples to illustrate common mistakes and offers guidance you can apply to everyday writing, journalism, sermons, or study.
- Understand why simple language often conveys ideas more powerfully than flashy phrases
- Identify typical faults in sentence order, emphasis, and word choice
- See how context and pace affect clarity in real texts
- Learn how to revise for impact without sacrificing meaning
Ideal for students, teachers, writers, and readers who want to improve their command of English and communicate more clearly in any setting. This edition is a useful companion for anyone aiming to write with polish and precision.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings forth a fascinating take on the evolution of language and its usage. The author presents an array of philological errors and corruptions which have crept into our vocabulary, and demonstrates how these changes reflect the broader social and cultural shifts of the time. The author argues that while some innovations have enriched our language, others have diluted its precision and nuance. This subtle interplay between language and society is examined through specific examples, tracing the origins of spurious words, misused words, and grammatical blunders. The author meticulously deconstructs these linguistic missteps, providing a deeper understanding of our language's historical development and its continuing evolution. Ultimately, this book is a passionate plea for the preservation of eloquence and linguistic accuracy, while acknowledging the inevitable ebb and flow of language over time. By delving into the fascinating world of philology, the author invites readers to become more conscious of their own language use and to appreciate the profound impact that words have on our thoughts and understanding. 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 # 9781330579978_0
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