Elements of Rhetoric: Comprising an Analysis of the Laws of Moral Evidence and of Persuasion, With Rules for Argumentative Composition and Elocution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Whately

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260822450 ISBN 13: 9780260822451

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of argument and clear, persuasive writing with a timeless guide to rhetoric.

This edition analyzes the laws of moral evidence and how persuasion works, offering practical rules for argumentative composition and elocution.

The book presents a practical framework for evaluating arguments, shaping speech, and delivering ideas with clarity. It blends theory with concrete guidance on how to present evidence, structure propositions, and engage readers or listeners effectively.

• Learn how to distinguish conviction from persuasion and to apply sound reasoning in everyday argumentation.
• Explore how to organize arguments, use language precisely, and deliver ideas with confidence.
• Discover how to analyze and critique styles, from direct argument to delivery and dramatic effect.
• Apply timeless principles to reading, writing, and speaking across professional and private life.

Ideal for readers of classic rhetorical works, students of rhetoric, and anyone seeking sharper thinking and clearer expression with practical techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260822450
• ISBN 13: 9780260822451
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 516