Composition From Models: For Use in Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William John Alexander

9780483930421: Composition From Models: For Use in Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483930423 ISBN 13: 9780483930421

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A trusted classroom edition of Composition From Models: For Use in Schools and Colleges presents practical guidance for writing descriptive and narrative paragraphs.

It combines clear instruction with model passages that illustrate how to build vivid, organized paragraphs and how to identify different types of writing in literature and essays. This edition focuses on helping students understand how to shape ideas, structure description, and craft engaging paragraphs.

What you’ll experience

Clear explanations of how descriptive compositions are built, with concrete, classroom-tested examples.
Practice with narrative descriptions and paragraphing to improve coherence and rhythm.
Guided analysis of excerpts from classic and contemporary texts to see how writers create mood and action.
Exercises that reinforce how to move from a prompt to a polished paragraph.

Highlights you’ll use

Step-by-step approaches to planning and drafting descriptive passages.
Techniques for recognizing narrator voice, scene details, and pacing in narrative writing.
Paragraphing strategies that balance description, action, and reflection.
Examples that model strong endings and smooth transitions within a piece.

Ideal for readers who want practical, readable guidance on writing clearly and effectively, using real-world examples to build skill.

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