Effective Revenue Writing, 2: An Advanced Course Designed to Help Experienced Writers and Reviewers Diagnose and Cure Writing WeaknessesU. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, 1962 - 198 páginas |
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... phrase : " Oh , but we simply do not say it that way here . " > Usually , then , our own writing style is something we take for granted , something we have acquired unconsciously ( without pain , that is ; for the normal consciousness ...
... phrase : " Oh , but we simply do not say it that way here . " > Usually , then , our own writing style is something we take for granted , something we have acquired unconsciously ( without pain , that is ; for the normal consciousness ...
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... phrase taken from one source , that from another . When the hodgepodge gets all collected and jostled down into a sort of fixed mass , we say that it is a “ style ” ; and if one writes without using the fetish phrases , he is likely to ...
... phrase taken from one source , that from another . When the hodgepodge gets all collected and jostled down into a sort of fixed mass , we say that it is a “ style ” ; and if one writes without using the fetish phrases , he is likely to ...
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... phrase ? Is he sound on conjunctive adverbs ? Does he even know what one is ? ” These questions are similar in level to those we might put to a professional pianist : “ Do you know what a piano is ? Can you find middle C ! Can you run a ...
... phrase ? Is he sound on conjunctive adverbs ? Does he even know what one is ? ” These questions are similar in level to those we might put to a professional pianist : “ Do you know what a piano is ? Can you find middle C ! Can you run a ...
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... phrases like " definitely not without , " and " may under certain circumstances , " and " particularly those features related to optimum “ goals , ” and “ with due regard to relevant concepts , ” etc. , etc. But always the reader , like ...
... phrases like " definitely not without , " and " may under certain circumstances , " and " particularly those features related to optimum “ goals , ” and “ with due regard to relevant concepts , ” etc. , etc. But always the reader , like ...
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... phrases pass with living - dead expressionlessness before him— “ Be assured that such action as is possible under existing regulations governing receipt and handling of information such as you have ... ” _ " Indeed , it may be that ...
... phrases pass with living - dead expressionlessness before him— “ Be assured that such action as is possible under existing regulations governing receipt and handling of information such as you have ... ” _ " Indeed , it may be that ...
Palavras e frases frequentes
abstract action adjective adverbs appears basic beginning clear thinking clearly comma communication complete confusion conjunctive adverbs construction context coordinating conjunctions course discussed effective writing elements employee entire exact example expository writing express fact finite verb following sentence Government writing grammar ideas important independent clauses infinitive jargon Jonathan Swift letter linkage linking logical loose sentence matter meaning ment Mimeographing machines mind modifiers nature noun obscure obvious organization paragraph parallel participial phrase participle passive voice perhaps periodic sentences practice predicate prepositional principles problem pronoun punctuation purpose question reader's need real subject relationship revision rules sense sentence elements separate sequence simply sort specific words split infinitive statement structure style stylistic subject and verb subordinate subordinate clause substantive suggest syntactical syntax technical tell the reader tence thing thought tion topic true units usually verbal violates written
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Página 121 - Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help ? The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind ; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary and cannot impart it ; till I am known, and do not want it.
Página 120 - I have been lately informed by the proprietor of ' The World,' that two papers, in which my ' Dictionary ' is recommended to the public, were written by your lordship. To be so distinguished, is an honour, which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge. " When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your address, and could not...
Página 172 - I am convinced more and more day by day that fine writing is next to fine doing, the top thing in the world, the Paradise Lost becomes a greater wonder.
Página 120 - I have been pushing on my work though through difficulties, of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it, at last, to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance, one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour.
Página 172 - Where there is much desire to learn, there of necessity will be much arguing, much writing, many opinions ; for opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making.
Página 121 - I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron which Providence has enabled me to do for myself. Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any...
Página 121 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation, My Lord, Your Lordship's most humble Most obedient servant, SAM. JOHNSON.
Página 121 - Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a patron before. The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks. Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help? The notice which you have been pleased to take of...
Página 89 - Proud Prelate, — You know what you were before I made you what you are now. If you do not immediately comply with my request. I will unfrock you, by God.
Página 74 - ... new imagery ceases to be created, and old words are perverted to stand for things which are not; a paper currency is employed, when there is no bullion in the vaults.