17. The spirit of the white man's heaven, Forbids not thee to weep.
18. I shall enter on no encomiums upon Massachusetts.
EMPHASIS AND ACCENT. (37)
When words, which are the same in part of their formation, are contrasted, the emphasis is expressed by accenting the syllables in which they differ. See Accent, page 33.
EXAMPLES. (37)
1. What is the difference between probability and possibility?
2. Learn to unlearn what you have learned amiss.
3. John attends regularly. William, irregularly.
4. There is a great difference between giving and forgiving.
5. The conduct of Antoninus was characterized by justice and humanity; that of Nero, by injustice and inhumanity.