New! The second, greatly expanded edition—for those who seek not mere correctness, but understanding.
In a world that ignores education in grammar—first, reducing it to mere “correctness” and, second, outsourcing the verification of that correctness to digital technologies—Linguistic Signification offers something far more substantial: an integrated education in the principles of language itself. This text aims not at mere correctness, but at the bettering of thought. Designed for advanced high school, college, and lifelong students possessed of serious intellectual intent, this book teaches students how grammar ought to structure our thinking, how to write cogently, and how to express meaningful ideas with clarity and intellectual integrity.
This newly revised edition—written by Executive Director of the Lyceum Institute, Brian Kemple—guides readers through the full range of linguistic development: from fundamental grammatical terms and sentence diagramming, through paragraph and essay composition, to the art of revision and rhetorical style. More than a technical manual, it grounds language in the classical liberal arts tradition, bridging grammar, logic, and rhetoric to cultivate a truly human mode of expression.
Structured over eight parts and twenty-seven chapters, the book combines rigorous instruction with exercises, reading discussions, and a unique integration of The Aeneid to develop vocabulary, comprehension, and literary sensitivity. Whether you are a teacher, a student, or a self-learner, Linguistic Signification offers intellectually enriching insight into the nature and function of language—one that not only informs your writing but deepens your understanding of the world.
“Language appears literally everywhere in human experience… We grasp the universe both as a whole and in all its parts through language.”
Perfect for classical educators, homeschoolers, and all serious students of the Trivium. Available for purchase now on Amazon: 🔗 Linguistic Signification – Second Edition (Paperback)
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