Composition-Rhetoric, From Literature: For High Schools, Academies And Normal Schools (1903)

By Margaret Sullivan Mooney

Book Overview

Composition-Rhetoric, From Literature: For High Schools, Academies And Normal Schools (1903) by Margaret Sullivan Mooney is a comprehensive textbook that aims to teach students the art of writing and speaking effectively. The book is designed for high school, academy, and normal school students, and covers a wide range of topics related to composition and rhetoric.The book is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on the principles of composition, including the importance of clarity, coherence, and unity in writing. It also covers the different types of sentences and paragraphs, as well as the basic elements of style.Part two of the book is devoted to rhetoric, or the art of persuasion. This section covers the different types of rhetorical devices, such as metaphor, simile, and personification, and explains how they can be used to make a convincing argument. It also covers the different types of speeches, such as the persuasive speech, the informative speech, and the ceremonial speech.The final part of the book is devoted to literature, and how it can be used to improve one's writing and speaking skills. This section covers the different genres of literature, such as poetry, drama, and fiction, and explains how they can be analyzed and used to develop one's own writing and speaking style.Throughout the book, Mooney provides numerous examples and exercises to help students practice their writing and speaking skills. She also emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and analysis, and encourages students to think deeply about the texts they read and the arguments they make.Overall, Composition-Rhetoric, From Literature: For High Schools, Academies And Normal Schools (1903) is a comprehensive and practical guide to effective writing and speaking. It is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to improve their 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164610295
• ISBN13: 9781164610298
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"