Freshman Rhetoric

By John Rothwell Slater

Book Overview

Freshman Rhetoric is a comprehensive guidebook designed for students who are new to college-level writing. Written by John Rothwell Slater, the book provides a step-by-step approach to mastering the art of effective writing, covering everything from basic grammar rules to advanced rhetorical strategies.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of writing. The first section covers the basics of grammar and syntax, providing students with a solid foundation in the mechanics of writing. From there, the book moves on to more advanced topics such as argumentation, research, and citation.Throughout the book, Slater emphasizes the importance of clear and concise writing, urging students to avoid common pitfalls such as wordiness and ambiguity. He also provides numerous examples and exercises to help students practice their writing skills and develop their own unique voice.Overall, Freshman Rhetoric is an essential resource for any student who wants to improve their writing abilities and succeed in college-level courses. With its clear and engaging style, practical advice, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of writing, this book is sure to become a go-to reference for students and instructors alike.1913. Freshman Rhetoric is a textbook designed to provide a practical, definite program for a year�������s work in composition, rather than a theoretical discussion of rhetorical refinements. Contents: Can You Make Yourself Understood?; Explaining a Simple Subject; Good Sentences; Exposition of Principles and Opinions; Good Paragraphs; How to Use a Reference Library; Exposition Based on Reading; Speeches for Special Occasions; Letter Writing; Colloquial English; Argumentation; Words; The Interpretation of Literature; Description; The Short Story; Historical and Biographical Narration; College Journalism; and Progress and Prospect.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: 1162777508
• ISBN13: 9781162777504
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"