Elements of Rhetoric and Literary Criticism: With Copious Practical Exercises and Examples. For the Use of Common Schools and Academies. Including, Also, a Succinct History of the English Language, and of British and American Literature from the Earliest to the Present Times |
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... considered ? A. As a medium of thought , it may be regarded either as spoken or written . Q. What is the difference between spoken and written lan- guage ? A. Spoken language constitutes the immediate signs of our ideas ; while written ...
... considered ? A. As a medium of thought , it may be regarded either as spoken or written . Q. What is the difference between spoken and written lan- guage ? A. Spoken language constitutes the immediate signs of our ideas ; while written ...
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... ? A. Archimedes , Newton , Franklin , and Watt , were men of this class , because they were distinguished both for their inventions and discoveries . Q. When is it that an author may be considered 42 [ PART II . GENIUS .
... ? A. Archimedes , Newton , Franklin , and Watt , were men of this class , because they were distinguished both for their inventions and discoveries . Q. When is it that an author may be considered 42 [ PART II . GENIUS .
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... considered a man of genius ? A. When he gives birth to new trains or combina- tions of thought , or produces some original piece of composition . Q. What do you mean by original composition ? A. Composition which combines the ...
... considered a man of genius ? A. When he gives birth to new trains or combina- tions of thought , or produces some original piece of composition . Q. What do you mean by original composition ? A. Composition which combines the ...
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... considered , how is it possible that I should not grieve for his loss ? 2. The eagle killed the hen , and eat her in her own nest . 3. Solomon , the son of David , who built the temple of Jerusalem , was the richest monarch that reigned ...
... considered , how is it possible that I should not grieve for his loss ? 2. The eagle killed the hen , and eat her in her own nest . 3. Solomon , the son of David , who built the temple of Jerusalem , was the richest monarch that reigned ...
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... use that and no other for the purpose . Q. When is precision most apt to be violated ? A. In the use of what are called synonymous terms , or words which are considered of the same significa- tion PART II . ] 59 PRECISION .
... use that and no other for the purpose . Q. When is precision most apt to be violated ? A. In the use of what are called synonymous terms , or words which are considered of the same significa- tion PART II . ] 59 PRECISION .
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