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B.A.H. APRIL, 1888.
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CONTENTS.
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Letters, 5
Orthoepy, 13
Substitutes, 17
Definitions and Words, 20
Rules and Terms, 25
Numerical Values of the Letters, 32
Capitals and Italics, 35
Abbreviations, 38
Accent and Punctuation, 40
Diacritical Marks, 44
Prefixes and Suffixes, 46
Promiscuous Questions, 56
Reading and Elocution, 60
Miscellaneous Exercises, 80
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LETTERS.
1. _What is Orthography?_
The science and art of the Letters of a language.
2. _Of what does Orthography treat?_
The nature and power of letters, and correct spelling.
3. _From what is the word Orthography derived?_
Two Greek words, signifying "To write right."
4. _What is a Letter?_
A character used to represent an elementary sound, or combination
of sounds.
5. _What is an Alphabet of a Language?_
A complete list of its letters.
6. _What is the origin of the word Alphabet?_
It is derived from the first two letters of the Greek Alphabet:
Alpha and Beta.
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