Rhetoric: The Basics

by Michael Burke

Rhetoric: The Basics is a concise introduction to the forms, theories and history of rhetoric. The book traces the development of rhetoric from ancient to modern times, all illustrated with contemporary examples drawn from politics to the courtroom to social media. This book:

Explores the five canons of classical rhetoric: invention, arrangement, style, memory and delivery Discusses popular topics in contemporary rhetorical theory including...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415810302
• ISBN13: 9780415810302
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages