Composition and Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Swain Thomas

9780666907912: Composition and Rhetoric (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666907919 ISBN 13: 9780666907912

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Sharpen your writing with a classic guide to composition and rhetoric.

This practical handbook helps readers understand how to craft clear, coherent prose and persuasive arguments.

Designed for students and writers, the book explains how to choose topics, organize ideas, and develop sentences and paragraphs with purpose. It covers unity, coherence, and emphasis, then dives into the structure of narration, description, exposition, and argument. Readers learn to spot pitfalls, revise with honesty, and build a solid, publishable piece from outline to finish.

The guide uses concrete examples and exercises to show how form supports meaning. It balances theory with hands-on practice, offering exercises that reinforce orderly thought, precise language, and effective communication. It is a useful reference for anyone seeking to improve their writing craft.

How to select topics and shape a clear, controlling idea.
Techniques for creating unity and logical flow in narratives and essays.
Strategies for organizing paragraphs, sentences, and rhetorical elements.
Practice with common forms of discourse, including narration, description, exposition, and argument.

Ideal for students, teachers, and self-learners aiming to write with confidence and clarity.

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