The Art of Discourse: A System of Rhetoric, Adapted for Use in Colleges and Academies, and Also for Private Study (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Exercises have been subjoined to the several de partments of Invention and Style, as fully as seemed desirable. They will be found sufficient for private study. In classes under permanent instructors the selections of exercises must necessarily be left to a great extent with the instructor. In the author's Rhetorical Praxis may be found two thousand or more themes, with rudimental exercises in all rhetorical processes. His Art of Composition contains the principles of proper sentence-construction, presented in p1ogres31ve method, including an introduction to the use of imagery or rhetorical symbols and to the ele mentary processes in the unfolding of thought, and accompanied throughout with copious exercises.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1850, presents a comprehensive view of rhetoric as an art of discourse. It examines the foundational principles of the field, drawing on logic, aesthetics, ethics, grammar, and elocution. The author argues that rhetoric develops and trains the faculty of discourse and presents a nuanced understanding of the different forms of discourse including oratory, representative discourse, poetry, epistolary composition, and extemporaneous speech. The book offers a systematic approach to rhetoric, emphasizing invention, style, and delivery, and includes abundant exercises and illustrations to aid in the comprehension and practical application of rhetorical principles. The author stresses the importance of intelligence, systematic practice, and critical analysis in the development of rhetorical skill. This book provides a valuable resource for students, teachers, and anyone seeking to enhance their communication abilities through the art of rhetoric. 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 # 9781330570555_0
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