6. Qualities of Style
A. INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES. M. 15–19; 60–68; 104–109; 159–161. W. 193–233. BI, 233–257.
I. Simplicity. Relation to elements of style.
II. Clearness. Relation to elements of style.
1. Perspicuity (general clearness).
2. Precision (minute clearness).
B. EMOTIONAL QUALITIES. M. 19–23; 64–81; 109–115; 162–167. W. 234.
I. Strength. Relation to elements of style.
1. Animation, vivacity, liveliness, rapidity.
2. Nerve, vigor, force, energy, fervor.
3. Dignity, stateliness, splendor, grandeur, magnificence, loftiness, sublimity.
II. Pathos. M. 20.
III. The Ludicrous. M. 23. BII, 236–279.
1. Humor.
2. Wit.
3. Satire.
C. AESTHETIC QUALITIES. M. 23–26; 71–72; 115; 167–169. BII, 280–294. W. 272–307.
I. Melody (sound or modulation).
II. Harmony (sound expressive of sense).
III. Taste.