The Method and Practice of Exposition: A Text-Book for Advanced Students in Colleges and Universities (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas E. Rankin

9780483273030: The Method and Practice of Exposition: A Text-Book for Advanced Students in Colleges and Universities (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483273031 ISBN 13: 9780483273030

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the craft of clear, persuasive exposition with a time-tested guide.

This text blends theory and practice to help students organize ideas, control matter, and communicate effectively in writing.

This edition surveys the theory and practice of exposition and argument, offering practical strategies, model selections, and methods for classroom use. It emphasizes a balance between student-friendly content and authentic writing examples, including discussions of style, organization, and the role of notation and analysis in building clear, convincing prose.

Clear explanations of how to plan, outline, and present an argument.
Practical exercises and examples that illustrate effective exposition and style.
Guidance on evaluating evidence, arranging material, and avoiding clutter.
Insights into how tone, structure, and selection influence reader understanding.

Ideal for readers studying composition, rhetoric, and writing that aims to inform or persuade, as well as instructors seeking a structured approach to teaching exposition.

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