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A good style must, first of all, be clear. It must not be mean or above the dignity of the subject. It must be appropriate.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A good writing style should be clear and appropriate for the subject matter.
Aristotle emphasizes that clarity is the fundamental requirement for a good writing style. Writing should not be overly simplistic or excessively grandiose; it should match the dignity of the subject being discussed and effectively communicate the intended message to the audience.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, one might say, 'As Aristotle noted, a good style must first of all be clear.'
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