Ward Farnsworth

Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric

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ISBN 13:: 9781567925524
author:: Ward Farnsworth
format:: Paperback
publisher:: David R. Godine Publisher Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Science
Condition:: New
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Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric is a comprehensive guide to the timeless principles of rhetoric, from Ancient Greece to the present day. This book provides a thorough understanding of the patterns and techniques used by masters of prose, such as Lincoln, Churchill, Dickens, Melville, and Burke, to make their words more emphatic, memorable, and effective. Rhetorical figures, such as repetition and variation, suspense and relief, concealment and surprise, and the creation of expectations, are explored in detail. The book shows how these techniques apply to the composition of simple sentences and paragraphs, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their writing and speaking skills. By studying Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric, you can learn to craft more effective and engaging prose, and become a better speaker and writer.

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