Patterns of Exposition - Softcover

Schwegler, Robert A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321146166 ISBN 13: 9780321146168

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

Sixteen new selections appear in this respected reader, continuing its tradition of offering high quality, accessible, and engaging readings that illustrate the rhetorical patterns. The readings encourage writers to take a stand on questions of culture, identity, and value in college communities, in the workplace, and in society. Thorough introductions to each rhetorical pattern, numerous exercises, and sample student essays throughout the book emphasize practical concrete writing strategies. A thematic table of contents and table of ”Essay Pairs• ―which groups essays particularly well suited for study and discussion―make this book appropriate for all users.

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Synopsis

Updated and revised to incorporate readings that touch on contemporary issues, this classic composition reader continues to provide engaging, instructive models of the rhetorical modes. Sixteen new selections appear in this respected reader, continuing its tradition of offering high-quality, accessible, and engaging readings that illustrate the rhetorical patterns. The readings encourage students to take a stand on questions of culture, identity, and value in college communities, in the workplace, and in society. Thorough introductions to each rhetorical pattern, numerous exercises, and sample student essays throughout the book emphasize practical concrete writing strategies. A thematic table of contents and table of "Essay Pairs"--which groups essays particularly well-suited for study and discussion--make this book versatile and convenient for instructors to adapt for their classes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321146166
• ISBN 13: 9780321146168
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 736