In Fowler’s Modern English Usage, we are given the following, which is quite wonderful and which I have often rediscovered during my time. Has this ever been improved upon?
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Motive or Aim
Province
Method or Means
Audience
Humour
Discovery
Human Nature
Observation
The Sympathetic
Wit
Throwing Light
Words & Ideas
Surprise
The Intelligent
Satire
Amendment
Morals & Manners
Accentuation
The Self-satisfied
Sarcasm
Inflicting Pain
Faults & Foibles
Inversion
Victim & Bystander
Invective
Discredit
Misconduct
Direct Statement
The Public
Irony
Exclusiveness
Statement of Facts
Mystification
An Inner Circle
Cynicism
Self-justification
Morals
Exposure of Nakedness
The [...]
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