indicates three different grades of subordination or valuation in our arrangement of material under the beginning, middle, and end of our theme. But if our margins (see lines in above) are kept straight, we may even omit all tabulation. A good form to follow, however, is this: I. 1. a. a'. Or, for a more extensive subject, I, A, 1, a, (1), (a), a', etc. No definite rule can be laid down. The separation of the classes of topics is the important thing, not the labeling of them. EXERCISES I. Examine the following outlines, study their merits, and criticize orally their faults, noting especially 1. The forms of discourse (Exposition, Narration, Description). 2. Method of division into main headings. 3. Unity (inclusion, exclusion, and connection between topic and title.) 4. Coherence (sequence). 5. Emphasis (proportion and the placing of topics). 6. Subordination, and the numbering and lettering of topics and sub-topics. 7. Form of expression, noting where outline should have been in sentence form; where it is clear as it stands. 8. The use of the queries in getting and in arranging the material for these outlines. II. Rewrite or revise orally the outlines under B, and suggest improvements, wherever possible, in the outlines given under A. I. Characters. A THE MARKSMAN 1. A boy. a. Who. b. Where. c. When. 2. A gun. a. Kind. b. Purpose. 3. Fun. a. Frogs. b. Birds. c. Anything. 4. "Bust." a. Suddenness. b. Surprise. c. Death. 5. Dust. a. No more boy. b. No more gun. c. No more fun. UP THE GRADE 1. Hampton, chief operator. II. Place. 1. Station office. 2. Railroad tracks. III. Development. 1. Hampton quarrels with McCarthy. (a) Hampton swears he will have revenge. (c) McCarthy is discharged by Hampton. 3. McCarthy risks his life to stop the runaway. IV. Conclusion. 1. Hampton "makes up" with McCarthy. 2. The operator is promoted to sub-chief operator. MY STOUT ACQUAINTANCE 1. Point of view: As one sees him passing on the street. My friend, when I first met him, impressed me as a mischievous fellow, but able to do fine work and succeed in the world even if he was stout. I. Definition. B A Boy's ESSAY ON STUDY II. Best places to study, and not to study. A. In a quiet spot. 1. In an "off" room. B. Not in noisy places. 1. Such as reception room. III. Best time to study, and not to study. A. Do not study before bedtime. 1. Unrestful night. B. Study in morning when brain is fresh and active. IV. What and what not to study. A. Study those subjects calculated to do you most good. B. Study those subjects for which you have special aptitude. C. Do not study frivolous subjects. D. Do not study subjects which have no interest for you. V. How to study. A. Put your mind on it. 1. Do not be thinking of other things. 2. Or looking out of windows. B. Concentrate upon and constantly review your work. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY I. John Roger confesses to his brother, the District Attorney. a. In the court room. b. The prisoner sentenced. II. "Boss" Newbury calls at the prosecutor's office. a. Newbury learns of John's secret. b. In the office. c. The "Boss's" terms. d. Newbury's threat to expose John. III. William Roger accepts the politician's terms. a. The transformation of the attorney. b. The politician's proposals. c. The agreement. d. William Roger goes to Philippines. IV. William Roger is reëlected by the people. a. The Crusades were military expeditions undertaken by Christians to rescue Palestine from the Mohammedans. II. When. a. They took place from the eleventh to the thirteenth century. b. People at this time were very religious. c. Chivalry was at its height. III. Why. a. Christians at Palestine had been treated badly. b. Mohammedans destroyed places sacred to the Christians. c. Knights loved adventure and joined for this. IV. Where. a. Europe sent troops to Palestine. b. Kings joined together when fighting. c. Fought on the ground near Palestine and Constantinople. V. How. a. They captured Jerusalem by defeating the Mohammedans. b. They also took Nice and Antioch by siege. c. These cities were later retaken by Mohammedans. SUMMARY EXERCISES 1. From each of the following subjects make groups of topics by the application of your quintet of queries: D The Trees I know Best How Congress is Elected A Voyage through the Great Lakes The Make-up of the Original Thirteen States |