Practical English Composition, Vol. 4: For the Fourth Year of the High School (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin L. Miller

9780666965035: Practical English Composition, Vol. 4: For the Fourth Year of the High School (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 066696503X ISBN 13: 9780666965035

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Sharpen your high‑school writing with practical, real‑world focus .

This fourth-year edition centers on public speaking, argument, and clear communication, helping students turn ideas into confident, polished prose and speeches.

This volume builds on a foundation of description, narration, and exposition, then expands into logic, persuasion, debating, and oratory. It emphasizes practical skills over theory, using concrete exercises drawn from successful speakers of history to modern times. Readers will work on spelling, punctuation, syntax, and usage as they learn to express themselves with precision and ease. The book is designed to inspire originality while providing structured guidance for effective communication in school, work, and civic life.

Learn to craft compelling arguments through guided practice in persuasion and rebuttal.
Advance from description and narration to formal exposition and public speaking.
Sharpen proofreading, punctuation, and sentence structure for clear, confident writing.
Study models of oratory and debate to build style, delivery, and critical thinking.

Ideal for readers planning college or entering the workforce, this edition also supports teachers with a clear pathway for classroom progression and skill-building.

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