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... language the niceties of Quin- tilian's diction . It is to be observed that neither Guthrie's version , nor Patsall's , is complete ; for whole chapters , and large portions of chapters , are omitted in each of them . There are two ...
... language the niceties of Quin- tilian's diction . It is to be observed that neither Guthrie's version , nor Patsall's , is complete ; for whole chapters , and large portions of chapters , are omitted in each of them . There are two ...
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... language , 18-26 . Necessity of practice , 27-30 . We must not always be striving for something greater and higher , 31-33 . . 71 • CH . I. Style depends on the judicious choice of words , and the judicious combination of them ...
... language , 18-26 . Necessity of practice , 27-30 . We must not always be striving for something greater and higher , 31-33 . . 71 • CH . I. Style depends on the judicious choice of words , and the judicious combination of them ...
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... language , 22—24 Page 79 CH . III . Of ornament of style ; fondness for it in orators , § 1-4 . It is however of service in gaining the attention of an audience , 5 , 6 . What sort of ornament should be studied ; some faults border on ...
... language , 22—24 Page 79 CH . III . Of ornament of style ; fondness for it in orators , § 1-4 . It is however of service in gaining the attention of an audience , 5 , 6 . What sort of ornament should be studied ; some faults border on ...
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... language is adopted , 65 , 66. Such language is used when it is unsafe to speak plainly , 67-75 . When respect for some person puts a restraint on the speaker , 76-95 . Or where a fairer opportunity for speaking is sought , 96-99 ...
... language is adopted , 65 , 66. Such language is used when it is unsafe to speak plainly , 67-75 . When respect for some person puts a restraint on the speaker , 76-95 . Or where a fairer opportunity for speaking is sought , 96-99 ...
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... language , 35-39 . Folly of those who would reject all ornament , 40-48 . Whether a difference should be made in the styles of speaking and writing , 49-57 . Of the simple , grand , and florid styles , 58-68 . Many varieties and ...
... language , 35-39 . Folly of those who would reject all ornament , 40-48 . Whether a difference should be made in the styles of speaking and writing , 49-57 . Of the simple , grand , and florid styles , 58-68 . Many varieties and ...
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