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Page 12
... animated and figurative language , which is one of its characteristics . We may , I think , easily explain why the style of one literary work is more pleasing than that of another , upon the very same principles that the matter of one ...
... animated and figurative language , which is one of its characteristics . We may , I think , easily explain why the style of one literary work is more pleasing than that of another , upon the very same principles that the matter of one ...
Page 13
... animated style , as to an animated or interesting narrative or de- scription . STYLE . 13.
... animated style , as to an animated or interesting narrative or de- scription . STYLE . 13.
Page 14
Addressed to His Son George Gregory. to an animated or interesting narrative or de- scription . That style will engage us most which calls up the most lively and vivid images , which upon the principle of association shall excite ...
Addressed to His Son George Gregory. to an animated or interesting narrative or de- scription . That style will engage us most which calls up the most lively and vivid images , which upon the principle of association shall excite ...
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... the enthusiasm of genius . A young writer should however not peruse cursorily , but study intensely the best authors . When you read an animated and fine descrip- V tion , it may be of service to lay down LANGUAGE . 63.
... the enthusiasm of genius . A young writer should however not peruse cursorily , but study intensely the best authors . When you read an animated and fine descrip- V tion , it may be of service to lay down LANGUAGE . 63.
Page 91
... animated expression , it has a good effect to place the emphatic word the first in order , as , " Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord . " " Silver and gold have I none , but such as I have I give thee . " In this last ...
... animated expression , it has a good effect to place the emphatic word the first in order , as , " Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord . " " Silver and gold have I none , but such as I have I give thee . " In this last ...
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