We find that there are six main qualities of composition. These six chapters are preceded by an initial chapter on the Figures of Speech, which have been discussed first, as they lie at the basis of all composition. It will be of great help to a beginner to know what they are and what use can be made of them for the purposes described in the subsequent chapters: 1. Perspicuity-clearness of diction Chap. II; 2. Simplicity-ease or naturalness of diction Chap. III; 3. Succinctness-brevity of diction Chap. IV; 4. Impressiveness-energy or force of diction Chap. V; 5. Euphony-harmony or smoothness of diction Chap. VI; 6. Picturesqueness-graphic diction Chap. VII
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That English composition in its earliest stages can be better taught by oral than by written exercises is an impression that for some time past has been gaining ground in educational circles. It is hoped, therefore, that an elementary text-book, prepared as this has been on an oral basis, will not be deemed superfluous. The student who uses this book must not expect that he can be spared the trouble of acquiring some knowledge of English grammar before he begins, especially a knowledge of Accidence, of the uses of the Parts of Speech, and a few leading grammatical principles.
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In Chapter I., headed the Reproduction of Extracts, we give examples of the kind of composition prescribed for the upper classes, in Chapter II attempted to show him by a few cardinal rules and examples how to write clearly and effectively. In Chapter III we have gone rather fully into the subject of punctuation, a large number of examples to be worked out by the student is attached to both chapters.In Chapter IV, which is headed "Expansion of Outines," we introduce the student for the first time to the subject of Essay-writing.In Chapter V., the last, we have dealt with the subject of Letter-writing.
