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Which is a Strunk rule?
Strunk declared that when a sentence consists of two or more grammatically correct clauses not joined by a conjunction, the proper punctuation is a semicolon.
How many rules are there in the elements of style?
Strunk began with 7 rules of usage (White would add 4) and 11 principles of composition. He followed them with examples of commonly misused words and expressions. In the end it remains a “little book.” (Rule 17. Omit needless words!)
What are the three element of style?
Features of style include the following: diction (word choice) • sentence structure and syntax • nature of figurative language • rhythm and component sounds • rhetorical patterns (e.g. narration, description, comparison-contrast, etc.)
What is the latest edition of Strunk and White?
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781643990033 |
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| Publication date: | 07/23/2018 |
| Edition description: | New Edition |
| Pages: | 124 |
| Sales rank: | 170,102 |
When was Strunk and White published?
1918
The Elements of Style/Originally published
How many versions of Strunk and White are there?
The Elements of Style
| First expanded edition (1959) | |
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| Author | William Strunk Jr. (1918/1920) and E. B. White (1959) |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace & Howe (1920) Macmillan (1959) Allyn & Bacon (1999) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 43 (1918), 52 (1920), 71 (1959), 105 (1999) |
What are the three elements of style in literature?
Elements of style Many elements of writing contribute to an author’s style, but three of the most important are word choice, sentence fluency, and voice.
How do you write alot?
Alot is a common misspelling of a lot. A lot should always be spelled as two words. The meaning of a lot depends on the context. Usually, it means “many” or “to a great extent.” Let’s look at some examples.
Who said Omit needless words?
William Strunk
Indeed, when William Strunk taught English at Cornell in the early nineteen hundreds, he would shout out to his class, ‘Omit needless words! Omit needless words! Omit needless words!’
What is Strunk?
slang Intoxicated both by alcohol and some recreational drug, especially marijuana. A portmanteau of “stoned” and “drunk.” I always end up vomiting whenever I get strunk, so I’ve just started avoiding weed altogether whenever I’m drinking.
What is universality literature?
Universality describes a piece of writing that appeals to the hearts and minds of almost any reader. The appeal is considered universal due to its ability to cross gender, racial and cultural barriers, regardless of the time it’s written.