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100	1		_aDevlin, Joseph _q(Lexicographer)
245	1	0	_aHow to Speak and Write Correctly
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508			_aProduced by Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"How to Speak and Write Correctly" by Joseph Devlin is a practical guide on effective communication methods, likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to equip ordinary readers with fundamental skills in speaking and writing properly in the English language, emphasizing clarity and simplicity. The opening of this text introduces the author’s intention to create a resource for those lacking the time or inclination for more complex literature on grammar and rhetoric. Devlin stresses that mastering a core vocabulary of about 2,000 words is sufficient for effective communication, as opposed to the vast number of words available in English. He discusses the importance of choosing simple, familiar terms over complicated or pompous language, which can mask genuine understanding and communication. The author positions his work as a straightforward, accessible guide aimed at helping individuals express themselves correctly and confidently in both spoken and written forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish language -- Grammar
653			_aEnglish language -- Rhetoric
653			_aEnglish language -- Style
653			_aEnglish language -- Usage
700	1		_aWaters, Theodore, _d1870-
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6409
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