The English Reader Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry Selected from the Best WritersLongmann and Rees, 1799 - 356 páginas |
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Página iii
... in all their parts as well as with refpect to one another , will probably have a much greater effect , in properly teaching the art of reading , than is commonly imagined . In fuch conftructions , every thing is accommodated to the a 2.
... in all their parts as well as with refpect to one another , will probably have a much greater effect , in properly teaching the art of reading , than is commonly imagined . In fuch conftructions , every thing is accommodated to the a 2.
Página iv
... thing that is either trite or eccentric . The frequent perufal of fuch compofition , naturally tends to infufe a tafte for this fpecies of excellence ; and to produce a habit of thinking , and of compofing , with judgment and accuracy ...
... thing that is either trite or eccentric . The frequent perufal of fuch compofition , naturally tends to infufe a tafte for this fpecies of excellence ; and to produce a habit of thinking , and of compofing , with judgment and accuracy ...
Página ix
... things which are different , loud- ness or strength of found , with the key or note on which we speak . There is a variety of found within the compass of each key . A speaker may therefore render his voice louder , without altering the ...
... things which are different , loud- ness or strength of found , with the key or note on which we speak . There is a variety of found within the compass of each key . A speaker may therefore render his voice louder , without altering the ...
Página xvi
... thing to be found in common difcourfe ; and even fometimes throw it upon words fo very trifling in themselves , that ... things not " words : they exhibit images to the eye , not ideas to the understanding . " 66 By modulation is meant ...
... thing to be found in common difcourfe ; and even fometimes throw it upon words fo very trifling in themselves , that ... things not " words : they exhibit images to the eye , not ideas to the understanding . " 66 By modulation is meant ...
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... thing he exprefses of high importance , by a multi- tude of ftrong emphafes , we foon learn to pay little regard to them . To crowd every fentence with emphatical words , is like crowding all the pages of a book with Italic charac ...
... thing he exprefses of high importance , by a multi- tude of ftrong emphafes , we foon learn to pay little regard to them . To crowd every fentence with emphatical words , is like crowding all the pages of a book with Italic charac ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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