Expressive English (1918)

By James Champlin Fernald

Book Overview

Expressive English is a comprehensive guide to the English language, written by James Champlin Fernald and first published in 1918. The book is designed to help readers improve their writing and speaking skills by providing clear explanations of grammar and syntax, as well as practical advice on vocabulary and style. The book is divided into three parts: Part I focuses on the basics of grammar, including parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation. Part II delves deeper into syntax, exploring topics such as clauses, phrases, and sentence patterns. Part III covers vocabulary and style, offering tips on word choice, figurative language, and rhetoric. Throughout the book, Fernald provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. He also includes sections on common errors and pitfalls to avoid, as well as a glossary of literary terms and a list of frequently misspelled words. Written in a clear and accessible style, Expressive English is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their English language skills, whether for personal or professional purposes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160709491
• ISBN13: 9781160709491
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"