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LoC No.: 20017753
Title: The Elements of Style
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. is a guidebook on English language usage, written in the early 20th century. The book outlines the essential principles of clear and concise writing, focusing on rules of usage and principles of composition that are frequently overlooked or violated. Its aim is to equip writers, both students and instructors, with practical tools for improving their writing style. In "The Elements of Style," Strunk emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity in writing, encouraging the use of active voice and specific language. Through a series of rules, he covers topics ranging from punctuation to sentence structure, advising readers to avoid lengthy or ambiguous expressions. The book also addresses common grammatical errors and misused expressions, providing practical examples to illustrate correct usage. Overall, it serves as a concise reference for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills and communicate more effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Strunk, William, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 37134
Published: Aug 18, 2011
Downloads: 6594
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Rhetoric
Subject: English language -- Style
Subject: Report writing
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20017753
Title: The Elements of Style
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. is a guidebook on English language usage, written in the early 20th century. The book outlines the essential principles of clear and concise writing, focusing on rules of usage and principles of composition that are frequently overlooked or violated. Its aim is to equip writers, both students and instructors, with practical tools for improving their writing style. In "The Elements of Style," Strunk emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity in writing, encouraging the use of active voice and specific language. Through a series of rules, he covers topics ranging from punctuation to sentence structure, advising readers to avoid lengthy or ambiguous expressions. The book also addresses common grammatical errors and misused expressions, providing practical examples to illustrate correct usage. Overall, it serves as a concise reference for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills and communicate more effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Strunk, William, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 37134
Published: Aug 18, 2011
Downloads: 6594
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Rhetoric
Subject: English language -- Style
Subject: Report writing
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.