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  • A Grammar of Composition: Including a practical review of the principles of rhetoric, a series of exercises in rhetorical analysis and six introductory courses of composition

    Document thumbnail: A Grammar of Composition: Including a practical review of the principles of rhetoric, a series of exercises in rhetorical analysis and six introductory courses of composition
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    1823 printing, 1918(?) copyright. A practical, elementary volume which conducts the pupil from principle to practice. Preface argues for the mental advantages of learning composition and emphasizes clearness, precision, energy, perspicuous and forcible expression, methodical arrangement, accuracy in thought and expression, and correctness. Part I (orthography, punctuation, and style) includes rules and definition briefly stated. Part II (analysis and criticism) focuses on seeing the application of rules in the writing of others. Part III moves from simple exercises in a variety of expression to unassisted composing of a whole piece. An appendix includes practical instructions on the formation and correction of style. Murray and Blair are credited as influences. The Schultz Archive copy is roughly the complete text.
    Creator/Author:
    Rusell, William
    Submitter:
    Russel Durst
    Date Uploaded:
    05/23/2016
    Date Modified:
    03/13/2020
    Date Created:
    1823
    License:
    Public Domain Mark 1.0