Elements of Rhetoric: Comprising the Substance of the Article in the Encyclopedia Metropolitana (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Whately

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026675712X ISBN 13: 9780266757122

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Mastering the craft of rhetoric for clear, persuasive writing

This edition presents a concise guide to the arts of composition and delivery, drawn from a noted encyclopedia article. It focuses on helping unpractised writers develop a practical, readable style and avoid common pitfalls in prose and public speaking. The work emphasizes how to make ideas clear, engaging, and useful to readers and listeners.

You’ll find focused guidance on shaping language, choosing precise terms, and using energy to sharpen impact without sacrificing clarity. The book also discusses ethical concerns in rhetoric, aiming to help readers recognize and resist manipulative tricks while building credible, effective argument.

• How to craft perspicuous, concrete sentences that communicate ideas effectively
• Ways to increase energy and vivacity in writing and delivery
• Strategies to avoid empty declamation and honor truth in argument
• Examples and cautions drawn from classical and contemporary sources

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, accessible introduction to the essentials of rhetorical writing and speaking.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026675712X
• ISBN 13: 9780266757122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 382