Practical Rhetoric And Composition: A Complete And Practical Discussion Of Capital Letters, Punctuation, Letter-Writing, Style, And Composition (1887)

Practical Rhetoric and Composition is a comprehensive guide to the English language, written by Albert Newton Raub and originally published in 1887. The book covers a variety of topics, including capitalization, punctuation, letter writing, style, and composition. It is designed to be a practical resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, whether they are students, professionals, or simply interested in the English language.The book begins with a discussion of the basic rules of capitalization and punctuation, including the proper use of commas, semicolons, and apostrophes. It then moves on to cover more advanced topics such as sentence structure, paragraph development, and the use of figurative language.In addition to its focus on writing mechanics, Practical Rhetoric and Composition also includes a section on letter writing, offering advice on everything from addressing envelopes to crafting effective business correspondence. The book also provides guidance on developing a personal writing style that is both clear and engaging.Overall, Practical Rhetoric and Composition is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, whether they are students, professionals, or simply interested in the English language. With its clear and concise explanations and practical advice, it is a timeless guide to effective communication.With Copious Exercises In Both Criticism And Construction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.