Elements of Debating (Classic Reprint): A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies: A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Leverett Samuel Lyon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331364825 ISBN 13: 9781331364825

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of argument and debate.

This practical guide explains the four forms of discourse—narration, description, exposition, and argumentation—and shows how they shape every day talk, writing, and classroom debate. Clear examples and simple explanations help you understand how to persuade with purpose and clarity. The book walks you through how to identify and use evidence, build a case, and structure a debate under typical contest rules. It covers the differences between discussion, oral argument, and formal competition, with guidance you can apply to school assignments or club activities. Practical exercises invite you to practice describing, explaining, and arguing in your own words, sharpening both skill and confidence.

• Learn how to present ideas so others see them clearly
• distinguish description from exposition to strengthen your writing
• Understand how to argue persuasively in writing and speech
• Practice with guided exercises and examples

Ideal for students of speech, rhetoric, or debate clubs who want a solid, no-nonsense introduction to argumentation and its many uses in everyday life.

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Excerpt from Elements of Debating: A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies Elements of Debating: A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies was written by Leverett Samuel Lyon in 1913. This is a 147 page book, containing 39214 words. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331364825
• ISBN 13: 9781331364825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 149