A Modern Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George E. Merkley

 
9780331239645: A Modern Rhetoric (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the art of clear, effective writing with a practical rhetoric guide .

This working text emphasizes applying strong writing principles through real classroom drills, not just theory.

This edition treats composition as a learnable practice. It begins with the easy, informal start of writing and builds toward sentences, paragraphs, and full essays. The approach centers on essential principles, frequent exercises, and concrete examples drawn from careful text selection. You’ll study how good expression grows from thoughtful thinking and careful word choice, not from memorized rules alone.
  • How to choose subjects you can develop with clarity and interest
  • Techniques for building strong sentences, paragraphs, and whole compositions
  • Guidance on style, diction, and arranging material for ease of reading
  • A wide range of practice exercises to reinforce skills and measure progress
Ideal for readers and students seeking a practical, step-by-step path to better writing in school or self-study.

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