Composition, Rhetoric-Literature: A Four Years' Course for Secondary Schools (1913)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - 492 páginas
Composition, Rhetoric-Literature: A Four Years Course For Secondary Schools (1913) by Martha Hale Shackford is a comprehensive textbook designed for high school students to develop their writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills. The book is divided into four parts, each corresponding to a year of study, and covers various topics such as the principles of effective writing, the art of persuasion, literary analysis, and public speaking.The first part of the book focuses on the fundamentals of composition, including sentence structure, paragraph development, and the use of rhetorical devices. The second part delves into the art of persuasion, exploring topics such as argumentation, logical fallacies, and the use of evidence to support claims. The third part of the book examines literary analysis, with a focus on different genres of literature, such as poetry, drama, and prose. The final part of the book covers public speaking, including techniques for effective delivery, audience analysis, and speech writing.Throughout the book, Shackford provides numerous examples and exercises to help students practice and apply the concepts they have learned. Additionally, the book includes appendices with useful resources, such as a glossary of literary terms and a guide to citation styles.Overall, Composition, Rhetoric-Literature: A Four Years Course For Secondary Schools (1913) is a thorough and practical guide for high school students looking to improve their writing and communication skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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