High School English: Composition-Rhetoric-Literature (Classic Reprint)

Alfred Allan Kern, Stuart Grayson Noble

ISBN 10: 0259028533 / ISBN 13: 9780259028536

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of the short story as a central literary genre, tracing its origins from early storytelling traditions through its emergence as a distinct art form in the nineteenth century. The author, a noted literary critic, explores the contributions of prominent writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Anton Chekhov in shaping the short story's conventions and artistic possibilities. Through in-depth analysis of classic works and examination of the genre's historical context, the author illuminates the nuances of storytelling techniques, the interplay of form and content, and the enduring power of the short story to capture the human experience. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the short story's development and significance, highlighting its intricate relationship with other literary genres and its profound impact on the literary landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: High School English: Composition-Rhetoric-Literature (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259028533
• ISBN 13: 9780259028536
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Public Speaking

About this title

Synopsis

Build strong writing and thinking with a classic high school guide to language, composition, and literature.

This edition of High School English: Composition-Rhetoric-Literature presents a clear, student‑friendly path to effective communication. It emphasizes how grammar, vocabulary, and literary understanding work together to help students express themselves confidently and think critically about what they read.

The book ties composition and literature together, showing that good writing grows from careful word choice, solid structure, and thoughtful interpretation. It explains how to use a dictionary, judge usage, and craft sentences that are complete, clear, and forceful. Practical exercises and notes guide students through ways to analyze text, write with purpose, and build strong paragraphs and arguments.
What you’ll experience

• A practical framework for choosing words with correctness, accuracy, conciseness, and effectiveness
• Guided study of grammar, paragraphing, and sentence structure with real literary examples
• Focused instruction on description, narration, exposition, and argumentation

What you’ll learn

• How to use a dictionary as a trusted writing tool
• How to analyze and improve clarity and impact in your own writing
• Techniques for coherent, well‑organized essays and responses

Ideal for students working to improve writing skills in tandem with reading and literature study, as well as teachers seeking a structured, classroom‑friendly approach to composition and rhetoric.

• Foundational rules and practical guidance on word choice and usage
• Strategies for clear, persuasive writing across essay types
• Close study of how literature informs strong composition
• Step‑by‑step exercises that reinforce planning, drafting, and revision

Whether you’re building a solid base in English or preparing for higher‑level coursework, this edition provides a dependable, comprehensive pathway to better writing and a deeper understanding of literature. Ideal for readers who want to think more clearly and express themselves more effectively in writing.