Handbook of Rhetorical Analysis: Studies in Style and Designed Invention, Designed to Accompany the Author's Practical Elements of Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John F. Genung

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026555182X ISBN 13: 9780265551820

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the art of rhetoric through careful study of real prose.

This classic handbook pairs concise selections from distinguished writers with guided analysis to illuminate style, invention, and the craft of written argument. Designed to accompany a foundational text on rhetoric, it helps readers move from theory to practical technique by examining how great writers shape thought, tone, and structure.

• Learn how to identify key moves in style, invention, and exposition using concrete, annotated examples.
• Discover a practical approach to studying literary models that connects theory to real writing.
• Explore how tone, logic, and pacing work together to persuade and engage readers.
• Build a personal method for analyzing and improving your own writing, one principle at a time.

Ideal for readers of rhetoric, composition, and literary criticism who want a hands-on, model-based path to better writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026555182X
• ISBN 13: 9780265551820
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 327