EXAMPLE II.-"John is a man that has good sense," or, "John is a man having good sense."

11. The above examples, under each mode, are compound sentences of the affirmative class, and may be changed into other classes by a slight variation of words, as it has been shown under Nos. 9, 10 and 11 on the praxis of composition of simple sentences.

12. These rules being understood, their frequent practice by the pupil is absolutely necessary, as also the following exercises, which are like degrees in the composition of compound

sentences.

The first exercise will be the composition of several compound sentences on several different subjects.

The second exercise will be the composition of several compound sentences, but on the same subject.

The third exercise will be the composition of several compound sentences on two, three or more subjects, which are either naturally kindred, or can be made incidental to the subject of composition.

14. The following extract may serve as an illustration of these three distinct exercises, as

Q. How can the affirmative sentences you have cited be changed into sentences of other classes? (11.)

A. By a slight variation of words, as shown in the praxis of simple sentences.

well as of the four modes of forming compound subjects and predicates.

NOTE. The words in italics denote the dif ferent subjects, and the numbers the different sentences under each subject.

Theme-"BEAUTY."

1"Beauty, next to sublimity, affords the highest pleasure to the imagination."

1"The emotion which beauty raises is easily distinguished from sublimity."

26 The emotion of beauty is of a calmer kind, more gentle and soothing."

3"The emotion of beauty does not elevate the mind so much, but produces a pleasing serenity."

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'Sublimity excites a feeling too violent to be last

1"The pleasure proceeding from beauty admits longer duration."

2" The pleasure proceeding from beauty extends also to a much greater variety of objects than sublimity."

1"No word is used in a more undetermined signification than beauty."

1"The word beauty is applied to almost every external object which pleases the eye or the ear."

2"The word beauty is applied to many of the graces of writing, and to several dispositions of the mind."

3" The word beauty is applied to objects of art, and even some objects of abstract science."

1" We speak frequently of a beautiful tree or flower." "We speak frequently of a beautiful poem and character."

3" We speak frequently of a beautiful theorem, which is explained in mathematics."

EXERCISE.

In the above passage state, first, what sentences regard a different, and what the same subject. Second, which are kindred subjects and which are incidental. Third, what subjects and predicates are compound; how they are made so, and according to what mode. Read afterwards the following extract and compare it with the preceding, and you will probably begin to discover the way of writing a composition.

BEAUTY.

"Beauty next to sublimity, affords the highest pleasure to the imagination. The emotion which it raises is easily distinguished from that of sublimity. It is of a calmer kind, more gentle and soothing; does not elevate the mind so much, but produces a pleasing serenity. Sublimity excites a feeling too violent to be lasting; the pleasure proceeding from beauty admits longer duration. It extends also to a much greater variety of objects than sublimity. Hence no word is used in a more undetermined signification than beauty. It is applied to almost every external object which pleases the eye or the ear; to many of the graces of writing; to several dispositions of the mind; nay, to some objects of art and abstract science. We speak frequently of a beautiful tree or flower, a beautiful poem, a beautiful character, and a beautiful theorem in mathematics."

-Blair.

CHAPTER V.

OF THE ANALYSIS OF SENTENCES.

We will divide this subject into two articles. In the first, we will expound the nature of sentential analysis; in the second, we will show the praxis.

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITION, DIVISION, NECESSITY, UTILITY, AND RULES OF SENTENTIAL ANALYSIS.

1. Analysis of a sentence is the resolution of the same into its component parts, or elements ; it is the reverse operation of synthesis.

2. Sentential analysis, as used by grammarians, comprises three points:

First. To find both the primary and secondary elements of a sentence.

NOTE. The rules given in the first Chapter, under Nos. 24 and 25, will suit this purpose.

Second. To investigate whether it is a simple

Q. What is analysis of a sentence? (1.)

A. It is the resolution of a sentence into its component elemen's.
Q. How many parts does sentential analysis comprise? (2.)
A. Three parts; to wit: First, To find the primary and sec-

ondary elements of a sentence. Second, To ascertain the
order, class, and mode of their combination; also, the
variety of arrangement and government of which they
are capable. Third, To determine the class to which a
sentence belongs according to its signification.

or compound sentence; and if compound, to ascertain the order, class, and mode of combination of the elements, the variety of arrangement and government of which they are capable. Third.-To determine the class to which a sentence belongs, according to its signification.

3. The method to be followed in sentential analysis by the pupil is the following: Every statement or assertion made must be proved, first, by a quotation of the rule, or by a definition; second, by a proper application of the rule or definition to the subject in question. This exercise is called also parsing.

4. The analysis of a sentence may be either logical or grammatical, or both, according as it is designed to find either one or both kinds of elements. Young students should frequently practice both analyses.

5. The necessity and utility of sentential analysis, and of being skillful in it, is evinced from the fact that, without it, the operation of

Q. What method must be followed by the pupil in the analysis of sentences? (3.)

A. First, He must prove every statement by a quotation of the rule, or by a definition. Second, He must make a proper application of the rule or definition to the subject in question.

Q. How many kinds of analysis can be made of a sentence, and which is to be used by students? (4.)

A. Two analyses can be made of a sentence, the logical and grammatical; both of which should be used by students.