Beginnings of Rhetoric and Composition, Including Practical Exercises in English (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Adams Sherman Hill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365149373 ISBN 13: 9780365149378

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the building blocks of clear, effective writing with practical guidance on English syntax and expression.

This instruction set focuses on how words, phrases, and clauses work together to convey thought, with a simple, practical approach that helps teachers and students alike. The book emphasizes everyday usage over etymology, guiding readers to understand how sentence parts function in real communication.

The material is designed to be accessible in high school through college settings. It offers concrete explanations, examples, and exercises that illuminate topics like adjective and adverb use, proper word choice, and the subtle differences between similar terms. Readers will see how to analyze sentences, simplify complex ideas, and craft clearer, more persuasive writing.

• Clear, tutor-friendly explanations of sentence structure, function, and rhythm
• Practical exercises to apply rules to real writing tasks
• Guidance on avoiding common misuse and improving tone and precision
• Examples that connect grammar to effective communication in every-day writing

Ideal for students learning to express ideas with clarity, and for teachers shaping engaging, disciplined English instruction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365149373
• ISBN 13: 9780365149378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 535