School Composition: Being Advanced Language-Lessons for Grammar Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Swinton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026742762X ISBN 13: 9780267427628

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of writing with clear, practical lessons for grammar school readers.

This edition focuses on style, word choice, and the building blocks of good English, using concrete examples and guided exercises to strengthen writing skills.

The book guides students through how to select precise words, shape sentences for clarity, and understand common rhetorical devices. It blends explanations with illustrated examples and exercises that reinforce correct usage, punctuation, and the art of effective expression. You’ll find practical drills, model rewrites, and short writing tasks that progress from basics to more advanced composition.

• Plain explanations of terms like metaphor, irony, and allusion, with concrete examples
• Rules for accurate word use and the right way to connect ideas
• Exercises to practice sentence construction, prepositions, and style
• Historical and biographical writing prompts to build narrative and argumentative skill

Ideal for students ready to deepen their grammar and composition skills, and for teachers seeking clear, structured lesson material that builds confident writers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026742762X
• ISBN 13: 9780267427628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 131