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Title:
On English Homophones
Society for Pure English, Tract 02
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, William Flis and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "On English Homophones" by Robert Bridges is a linguistic treatise published in the early 20th century. The work delves deeply into the complexities and challenges posed by homophones in the English language—words that sound alike but have different meanings, regardless of their spelling. Bridges aims to highlight not only the prevalence of homophones but also the mischief and confusion they can create in communication, shedding light on the historical context and evolving nature of these words. At the start of the book, Bridges introduces the concept of homophones, providing a clear definition and examples such as "son" and "sun." He explores the ambiguity that arises when spoken language lacks context, discussing the detrimental effects that homophones can have on clarity of expression. The opening portion also addresses distinctions between true homophones and other forms of word play, emphasizing the necessity of understanding this linguistic aspect to better comprehend the inconsistencies in English. Through detailed explanations, Bridges sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of homophones, coupled with a substantial list illustrating their infinite occurrences within the English vocabulary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930
EBook No.: 14227
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 338
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Homonyms
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
On English Homophones
Society for Pure English, Tract 02
Note: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, William Flis and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "On English Homophones" by Robert Bridges is a linguistic treatise published in the early 20th century. The work delves deeply into the complexities and challenges posed by homophones in the English language—words that sound alike but have different meanings, regardless of their spelling. Bridges aims to highlight not only the prevalence of homophones but also the mischief and confusion they can create in communication, shedding light on the historical context and evolving nature of these words. At the start of the book, Bridges introduces the concept of homophones, providing a clear definition and examples such as "son" and "sun." He explores the ambiguity that arises when spoken language lacks context, discussing the detrimental effects that homophones can have on clarity of expression. The opening portion also addresses distinctions between true homophones and other forms of word play, emphasizing the necessity of understanding this linguistic aspect to better comprehend the inconsistencies in English. Through detailed explanations, Bridges sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of homophones, coupled with a substantial list illustrating their infinite occurrences within the English vocabulary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930
EBook No.: 14227
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 338
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Homonyms
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.