The Structure of English Prose (Classic Reprint): A Manual of Composition and Rhetoric: A Manual of Composition and Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master the craft of clear, persuasive English prose with practical guidance on structure, rhythm, and style. This guide examines how to balance rules with real practice, showing how to build solid sentences and effective paragraphs. It explores the relationship between theory and practice in rhetoric, and how to use technical terms to better understand writing.

The text helps readers see how composition can be taught through disciplined methods, concrete exercises, and careful study of historical and modern approaches. It discusses the aims of rhetoric, the role of practice, and the value of formal knowledge in helping writers communicate clearly and powerfully.

• How rules and practice work together to improve writing


• Differences between periodic and loose sentence structures


• Techniques for explicit reference and the use of connectives


• Key terms in rhetoric and how they apply to spoken and written prose

Ideal for students and teachers of composition, as well as readers who want a clearer, more effective style in their prose.

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