Excerpt from A Desk-Book of Errors in English, Including Notes on Colloquialisms and Slang to Be Avoided in Conversation
Go, little book, God send thee good passage. And specially let this be thy prayer Unto them all that thee will read or hear, Where thou art wrong, after their help to call.
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Excerpt from A Desk-Book of Errors in English, Including Notes on Colloquialisms and Slang to Be Avoided in Conversation
Some writers assert that desert is used only of causes or persons but not of things. This is erro neous. There is ample evidence of its correct appli cation to things; as the soldier deserts his colors; the sailor deserts his ship.
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Excerpt from A Desk-Book of Errors in English, Including Notes on Colloquialisms and Slang to Be Avoided in Conversation
In these days when the vernacular of the street invades the home; when illiterate communications corrupt good grammar; and when the efforts of the teachers in the public schools are rendered ineffective by parents careless of their diction, constant attempts are being made to point out the way to that "Well of English undefiled" so dear to the heart of the purist. But, notwithstanding these efforts to correct careless diction, the abuse and misuse of words continue. The one besetting sin of the English-speaking people is a tendency to use colloquial inelegancies, slang, and vulgarisms, and against these, as against the illiteracies of the street, it is our duty to guard, nowadays more so than at any other time, since what is learnt in the schoolroom is soon forgotten or displaced by association with illiterate playfellows, or by occasionally hearing words misused at home.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of the English language, tackling the misuse and abuse of words that plague even the most educated speakers. The author, a keen observer of the evolution of language, delves into the often-overlooked nuances of word choice, grammar, and pronunciation, offering a comprehensive guide to achieving clarity and precision in written and spoken communication. Drawing from the works of literary giants like Shakespeare and Thomas Jefferson, the book examines the history of English usage, demonstrating how careless diction has eroded the beauty and strength of the language. With a keen eye for the subtle differences between words that are often used interchangeably, the author illuminates the importance of choosing the right word for the right context. From the misuse of everyday expressions to the pitfalls of slang, this book offers a practical and engaging exploration of the delicate art of effective communication. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to refine their command of the English language, and ultimately, to express themselves with greater power and precision. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330595367_0
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