r the rhetorical effect. The
reader pays more attention to the thought by
trying to find an answer to the question.

What is the value of the ellipses in "Sorrowful
that man ... should come"? It is stronger than
saying, "It is sorrowful that man ... should
come". The subject and verb are omitted, as
they are not strong words, and "Sorrowful" is
placed in the most prominent position on
account of its importance.

SUMMARY

In these three pictures, what is the constant
element? The scene used as the background. All
three visions take place in the Tyrol, two of
them on the banks of the Inn River. They are
three companion pictures of this historic
mountain province.

How does this style compare with that which you
find in other lessons? It is abrupt and abounds
in many rhetorical forms--ellipses, use of the
present tense, exclamation, direct address, and
accumulation of details.

Would it be suitable for all prose expression?
No; it is impassioned prose, full of emotion
and picturesque detail. The smoother, more
regulated sentence-structure, such as is in
place in ordinary narration, would be too cold
for these descriptions. On the other hand, this
style is not suitable for expressing a quiet
mood or giving a clear explanation. It is too
turbulent, and would pall upon the reader if
continued at too great length, but it is often
very suitable in an oratorical selection.

The pupils should finally read the lesson aloud, to show how they have
appreciated the story.

CHAPTER VIII

SUPPLEMENTARY READING

Before studying these lessons in supplementary reading, it is suggested
that the teacher read again what has been said on "Extensive Reading",
p. 39 of this Manual.

SOUTH-WEST WIND, ESQ.

(Third Reader, page 86)

You have read the story of South-West Wind,
Esq., in the Third Reader.

Who were the persons mentioned in this story?
Three brothers, Schwartz, Hans, and Gluck.

What were their characters? Schwartz and Hans
were rich but very miserly; they were
quarrelsome, drunken, and cruel. Gluck was
kind, polite, and unselfish.

How did Gluck show these qualities? He admitted