In reading aloud and in speaking, we have need to know it,
and faulty pronunciation is considered an indication of lack of culture.
3. _Meaning._ This includes more than the ability to give the definition
as found in the dictionary. It is possible to recite such definitions
glibly without in reality knowing the meaning of the word defined. It is
necessary to connect the word definitely and permanently in our mind with
the idea for which it is the symbol and to be able to distinguish the idea
clearly from others closely related to it.
4. _Use._ The actual use of a word is very important. If a word is to come
into our speaking and writing vocabulary, we must use it. It is important
that the spelling, pronunciation, and meaning be determined when you
_first_ meet the word, and it is equally important that the word be _used_
soon and often.
+Theme XI.+--_Write a short story suggested by one of the following
subjects. It may be wholly improbable, if you choose._
1. The good fairy.
2. Mary's luck.
3. The man in the moon.
4. The golden apple.
5. A wonderful fountain pen.
6. The goobergoo and the kantan.
(Correct with reference to meaning and clearness and two other points to
be assigned by the teacher.)
SUMMARY
1. The clear expression of the ideas connected with our daily experiences
is of greater importance to most of us than is the production of
literature.
2. Ideas furnished by imagination may be advantageously used for
composition purposes, because--
_a.
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