Excerpt from Models for Study
MY pupils have often asked me for a vol ume of convenient size containing models of English style. This book is printed in re spouse to this request, and contains selections from a number of authors Who have stood the test of time. Each extract should be studied in turn, special words or phrases underscored, and notes freely made by way of comment or criticism. The book is made to fit the pocket, so that its contents may the more readily be.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on excellence in style, written by Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers of all time. Aristotle presents the qualities of good styleâ"clarity, appropriateness to the subject at hand, and ornamentationâ"and argues that effective writing or speech should be designed to persuade the audience. The author draws from his Poetics to support his ideas, identifying powerful language, effective metaphors, and the use of equivocal and synonymous terms as essential tools. Aristotle acknowledges that the language of different disciplines may require alternative writing techniques and that writers must consider their audience. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding vulgarity and obscurity, striving instead for language that is both accessible and impactful. By analyzing the elements of persuasive language, this book provides a timeless framework for effective communication. 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 # 9781331219170_0
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