ISBN: 9780366552757 - types of rhetorical error in the written themes of college freshmen (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the writing habits of college freshmen, exploring the common errors they make in rhetoric and composition. The author, a teacher of freshman English, meticulously analyzes hundreds of student essays, focusing on the most prevalent errors in the use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction, and overall composition. This investigation, conducted at the turn of the twentieth century, draws on contemporary rhetoric textbooks to establish a framework for classifying errors and provides insights into the specific challenges faced by young writers in developing their written communication skills. By examining the patterns and frequency of these errors, the book reveals the difficulties students encounter in grasping the fundamental principles of unity, coherence, and emphasis, and offers practical advice for educators to address these shortcomings. This book offers valuable insights into the challenges of teaching rhetoric and composition, providing valuable perspectives on the development of writing skills and the enduring nature of common errors in language. 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.…