Elements Composition and Rhetoric: With Copious Exercises in Both Criticism and Construction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Virginia Waddy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666447098 ISBN 13: 9780666447098

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master key writing skills with Elements, Composition and Rhetoric .

This practical guide helps you sharpen style, structure, and clarity for effective writing.

This edition presents clear explanations of composition basics, from sentence construction to harmony of expression. It blends theoretical guidance with ample exercises, so readers can apply what they learn to both criticism and writing.

• Learn how to build clear, forceful sentences and choose precise words.
• Explore rhythm, cadence, and sound to enhance prose and verse alike.
• Practice punctuation, capitalization, and punctuation rules with guided exercises.
• Study figures of speech and devices that strengthen argument and narration.

Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone seeking practical, hands-on guidance in crafting compelling prose.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666447098
• ISBN 13: 9780666447098
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 422