The Elements of StyleThis edition of the classic guide to lean, vigorous writing includes a new glossary of grammatical terms and has been revised to update references in examples and to reflect contemporary usage. Paper edition (30902-X), $6.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Page 70
... writing , rather than to the mood and temper of the author . If the writing is solid and good , the mood and temper of the writer will eventually be revealed , and not at the expense of the work . Therefore , the first piece of advice ...
... writing , rather than to the mood and temper of the author . If the writing is solid and good , the mood and temper of the writer will eventually be revealed , and not at the expense of the work . Therefore , the first piece of advice ...
Page 72
... writing its toughness and color . 5. Revise and rewrite . Revising is part of writing . Few writers are so expert that they can produce what they are after on the first try . Quite often the writer will discover , on examining the ...
... writing its toughness and color . 5. Revise and rewrite . Revising is part of writing . Few writers are so expert that they can produce what they are after on the first try . Quite often the writer will discover , on examining the ...
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... writers whose mien is more overcast than clear . But since writing is communication , clarity can only be a virtue . And although there is no substitute for merit in writing , clarity comes closest to being one . Even to a writer who is ...
... writers whose mien is more overcast than clear . But since writing is communication , clarity can only be a virtue . And although there is no substitute for merit in writing , clarity comes closest to being one . Even to a writer who is ...
Contents
ELEMENTARY RULES OF USAGE | 1 |
Do not break sentences in | 7 |
A participial phrase at the beginning of | 13 |
Copyright | |
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