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It is a great art to be able to hold the theme close to the mind long enough for its
full reaction upon the theme , even though old elements have to be repeated ; yet
in this case they would assume new aspects and relations . The time factor is ...
It is a great art to be able to hold the theme close to the mind long enough for its
full reaction upon the theme , even though old elements have to be repeated ; yet
in this case they would assume new aspects and relations . The time factor is ...
Page 210
This sentence from Irving illustrates well the proper division into members , and
how the sound may increase to a full and harmonious close :“ But the sorrows of
the poor , who have no outer appliances to soothe , — the sorrows of the aged ...
This sentence from Irving illustrates well the proper division into members , and
how the sound may increase to a full and harmonious close :“ But the sorrows of
the poor , who have no outer appliances to soothe , — the sorrows of the aged ...
Page 215
This may be pointed out in the examples at the close of this topic , and the
method of securing the suitable movement explained . It will be interesting to note
, also , what kind of foot is most commonly employed , and which is seldom met
with .
This may be pointed out in the examples at the close of this topic , and the
method of securing the suitable movement explained . It will be interesting to note
, also , what kind of foot is most commonly employed , and which is seldom met
with .
Page 216
Rhyme is the recurrence of the same sound at the close of each of two or more
lines . These sounds must not be identical throughout , but only so from the
accented syllable to the close . When the accented vowel and the sound or
sounds ...
Rhyme is the recurrence of the same sound at the close of each of two or more
lines . These sounds must not be identical throughout , but only so from the
accented syllable to the close . When the accented vowel and the sound or
sounds ...
Page 256
Reversing the order , In the deserted village still stand a few dilapidated old
buildings , and the memory is required to bear all of the accessory ideas to the
close . The effect of this in a single sentence is so slight as not to be felt ; but a
series of ...
Reversing the order , In the deserted village still stand a few dilapidated old
buildings , and the memory is required to bear all of the accessory ideas to the
close . The effect of this in a single sentence is so slight as not to be felt ; but a
series of ...
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| Title | The Science of Discourse |
| Author | Arnold Tompkins |
| Publisher | The author, 1897 |
| Original from | University of Minnesota |
| Digitized | 26 Aug 2010 |
| Length | 432 pages |
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