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Page 52
... perspicuity and precision . To perceive the truth of this remark , observe the different imports of the following expressions : " The son of a king , the son of the king , a son of the king's . " Each of these three phrases has a sepa ...
... perspicuity and precision . To perceive the truth of this remark , observe the different imports of the following expressions : " The son of a king , the son of the king , a son of the king's . " Each of these three phrases has a sepa ...
Page 63
... perspicuity and ornament . - It will readily be admitted , that perspicuity is the fundamental qual- ity of a good style . Without this the brightest orna- ments only glimmer through the dark , and perplex instead of pleasing the reader ...
... perspicuity and ornament . - It will readily be admitted , that perspicuity is the fundamental qual- ity of a good style . Without this the brightest orna- ments only glimmer through the dark , and perplex instead of pleasing the reader ...
Page 64
... ; or they may express those ideas , Whence is the word precision derived ? -What does it signify ? In how many respects may words be faulty ? -What are these · but not completely ; or they may express them 64 STYLE , PERSPICUITY , & c .
... ; or they may express those ideas , Whence is the word precision derived ? -What does it signify ? In how many respects may words be faulty ? -What are these · but not completely ; or they may express them 64 STYLE , PERSPICUITY , & c .
Page 65
... a person observe who is acquainted with the propriety of language ? -Give the examples of the difference of words reputed synonymous in our language . astonished at what is vast or great ; we are 6 STYLE , PERSPICUITY , & c . 65 · ...
... a person observe who is acquainted with the propriety of language ? -Give the examples of the difference of words reputed synonymous in our language . astonished at what is vast or great ; we are 6 STYLE , PERSPICUITY , & c . 65 · ...
Page 66
... for synonymous . The more the dis- tinction in the meaning of such words is regarded , the more accurately and forcibly shall we speak and write . LECTURE XI . STRUCTURE OF SENTENCES . A PROPER Construction 66 STYLE , PERSPICUITY , & C .
... for synonymous . The more the dis- tinction in the meaning of such words is regarded , the more accurately and forcibly shall we speak and write . LECTURE XI . STRUCTURE OF SENTENCES . A PROPER Construction 66 STYLE , PERSPICUITY , & C .
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