45. _Why is the final E retained in such words as changeable and
traceable?_
To preserve the soft sound of the c or g.

46. _In the words fleeing, seeing, etc., why retain both Es?_
To determine the proper meaning of the word.

47 _What is a Figure of orthography?_
Any departure from the ordinary spelling of a word.

48. _How many Figures are there?_
Two.

49 _What are they?_
Archaism and Mimesis.

50. _What is Archaism?_
The spelling of a word according to ancient usage.

51. _What is Mimesis?_
The spelling of a word in imitation of a false pronunciation.

52. _When is i used as a consonant?_
When followed by a vowel in the same syllable; as in alien, etc.

53. _When is y final changed to e?_
Before the suffix ous; as in beauteous.

54. _When is y final changed to i?_
Before the suffix ful; as in beautiful.