Elements of Rhetoric and English Composition: First High School Course (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. R. Carpenter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656988258 ISBN 13: 9780656988259

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of clear, effective writing with practical guidance you can use today.

This edition breaks down the essentials of building strong sentences, paragraphs, and overall compositions, with concrete examples and careful notes on common pitfalls. It helps readers spot unity, coherence, and emphasis in their writing, and shows how to revise for precision and impact.

In clear, approachable language, the book outlines how to craft sentences that balance structure and meaning, explains how to avoid clutter, and provides hands-on exercises to reinforce good habits. It also surveys common usage issues and how to handle words, punctuation, and style with confidence.

• Understand what makes a sentence unitary and persuasive, with examples that illustrate good and bad forms.
• Learn to build coherent paragraphs and a cohesive overall composition for clearer communication.
• Practice rewriting exercises to improve structure, emphasis, and flow.
• Master common usage questions, from punctuation to word choice and style decisions.

Ideal for students and writers who want a practical, no‑nonsense introduction to effective writing and rhetoric. This edition is a solid companion for anyone aiming to communicate more clearly and persuasively.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656988258
• ISBN 13: 9780656988259
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 277