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A Practical System of Rhetoric, or the Principles and Rules of Style, Inferred from Examples of Writing (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The following work has been prepared, that it may offer a regular system of study, and at the same time furnish such explanations and reasons of the rules of the' art as are needed. It will not effect its purpose, unless in connexion with its study the attention of students be directed to exertiples. They should also be frequently required to write criticisms, that may lead them to apply the principles and rules which are stated.
The sale of a large edition of the following work in less than eighteen months'from its publication, and the testimony home to its utility, by many instructers, who have adopted it as a text book, have led to the publi cation of a second edition. By increasing the amount on a page, and also the number of pages, the work has been considerably enlarged, and it is hoped improved. The exercises for the study of style which have been added, will, it is thought, be regarded as highly impor tant.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces new ways of thinking about the art of writing by building upon the foundations laid by notable thinkers in rhetoric. The author provides instruction on how to analyze writing, and draws connections between the quality of writing and the author's thought and reasoning abilities. The author stresses how to plan and structure writing as well as how to adapt one's writing style to specific situations. The book differentiates between descriptive and argumentative writing and provides detailed guidance on how to excel in each style. Exercises are included to help both new and experienced writers apply the techniques discussed. By demonstrating how writing is informed by broader intellectual pursuits, the author encourages writers to engage with a variety of subjects to enhance their written communication. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282397494_0
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