The Foundations Of Rhetoric

By Adams Sherman Hill

Book Overview

The Foundations of Rhetoric is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of persuasive communication. Written by Adams Sherman Hill, a renowned scholar of rhetoric and public speaking, this book covers everything from the basics of argumentation to the finer points of rhetorical style.The book begins with an introduction to the history of rhetoric, tracing its origins back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. From there, it delves into the various modes of persuasion, including logos (appeals to reason), ethos (appeals to credibility), and pathos (appeals to emotion).Throughout the book, Hill provides numerous examples of effective rhetorical techniques, drawn from both classical and modern sources. He also includes exercises and practice questions to help readers hone their own skills in persuasive communication.Whether you are a student of rhetoric, a professional communicator, or simply someone looking to improve your ability to persuade and influence others, The Foundations of Rhetoric is an invaluable resource.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163498319
• ISBN13: 9781163498316
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"