A Modern Composition and Rhetoric: Brief Course; Containing the Principles of Correct English for Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lewis Worthington Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048429783X ISBN 13: 9780484297837

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Master English with a proven path to clear writing and strong arguments.

This non-fiction guide offers practical lessons in correct English, composition, and rhetoric. It combines explanations with sample exercises drawn from school work, spelling out rules and stylistic principles that elevate everyday writing. Readers will explore topics from grammar and sentence structure to descriptive and expository writing, all designed to build confidence and clarity.

What you’ll experience:

• Clear guidance on grammar, sentence variety, and effective word choice.
• Practical exercises for improving composition, from description to argument.
• Annotated examples and corrected student work to show common pitfalls and improvements.
• structured approaches to planning, writing, and revising for better coherence and impact.

Ideal for students and adults seeking a solid, classroom-tested framework for correct English and persuasive writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048429783X
• ISBN 13: 9780484297837
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 434