Better Themes: A College Textbook of Writing and Re-writingHarcourt, Brace, 1936 - 416 pages |
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... possible to list a number of principles that must be followed if the writing is to be clear and correct , and it is possible to list a large number of errors that must be avoided if the writing is to be worth while . " It is possible ...
... possible to list a number of principles that must be followed if the writing is to be clear and correct , and it is possible to list a large number of errors that must be avoided if the writing is to be worth while . " It is possible ...
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... possible effect has been gained . A good paragraph is like a room I once saw . The room had the beauty that comes ... possible to delete a sentence without de- stroying the meaning of the paragraph , the writer may be absolutely sure ...
... possible effect has been gained . A good paragraph is like a room I once saw . The room had the beauty that comes ... possible to delete a sentence without de- stroying the meaning of the paragraph , the writer may be absolutely sure ...
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... possible to consider the " wherever you may be❞ restrictive in the last three sentences . Whether the writer should ... possible . Restrictive 4. You have hampered me in every way possible ; but , in spite of your trouble - making , I ...
... possible to consider the " wherever you may be❞ restrictive in the last three sentences . Whether the writer should ... possible . Restrictive 4. You have hampered me in every way possible ; but , in spite of your trouble - making , I ...
Contents
CLEARING THE GROUND | 3 |
TOPICS FOR THEMES | 14 |
WRITING THE THEME | 23 |
Copyright | |
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