What was revolutionary about samuel johnson’s dictionary of the english language? it was the first dictionary to be compiled by a group of critics, poets, essayists, and biographers. it was the first dictionary to include definitions of difficult or technical words. it was the first english dictionary to use quotations from literature to illustrate word usage and development.

It was the first English dictionary to use quotations from literature to illustrate word usage and development.

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The correct answer is "It was the first English dictionary to use quotations from literature to illustrate word usage and development."

"A Dictionary of the English Language" was written by Samuel Johnson and published on the year 1755 considered one of the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language.

As an author he was very innovative because it was the first time iterary quotation was used to illustrate the meanings of his words. Among the most frequently cited authors included Shakespeare, Dryden and Milton.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

awnser: william shakespeare was an english poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the english language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.