Isbn: 9781331064404 - the practical elements of rhetoric: with illustrative examples (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 text on rhetoric is designed as a practical companion for a first-time rhetoric course. The authorâs view of the field is that rhetoric is the art of adapting discourse to human readers or listeners, thereby dividing the book into three broad types of literature: didactic prose, poetry, and oratory. The book is focused on the nuts-and-bolts of both styleâ"with chapters on using words, using figures of speech, and compositionâ"and inventionâ"with an emphasis on the mental habits necessary for effective rhetorical invention. This book makes an ideal entry point for anyone seeking to learn the ins and outs of rhetoric and its place in literary study. 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.…