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Widely used in advanced composition and writing courses, Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student discusses the three vital components of classical rhetoricargument, arrangement, and stylebringing these elements to life and demonstrating their effective use in yesterday's and today's writing. Presenting its subject in five parts, the text provides grounding in the elements and applications of classical rhetoric; the strategies and tactics of argumentation; the effective presentation and organization of discourses; the development of power, grace, and felicity in expression; and the history of rhetorical principles. Numerous examples of classic and contemporary rhetoric, from paragraphs to complete essays, appear throughout the book, many followed by detailed analyses.The fourth edition of Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student features a new section on the Progymnasmata (classical composition exercises), a new analysis of a color advertisement in the Introduction, an updated survey of the history of rhetoric, and an updated section on 'External Aids to Invention.'
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- Q: What are the main topics covered in Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student? A: The book discusses the three vital components of classical rhetoric: argument, arrangement, and style, along with their applications in writing.
- Q: Who is the author of Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student? A: The author is Edward P. J. Corbett.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the 4th edition of Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 562 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing? A: While it is widely used in advanced composition courses, beginners may also benefit from its grounding in classical rhetoric.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student published? A: The book was published on August 6, 1998.
- Q: Does the book include practical exercises? A: Yes, it features a new section on Progymnasmata, which are classical composition exercises.
- Q: Are there examples and analyses included in the text? A: Yes, the book includes numerous examples of classic and contemporary rhetoric, many accompanied by detailed analyses.
- Q: What updates are present in this edition compared to previous ones? A: This edition includes a new analysis of a color advertisement, an updated history of rhetoric, and a new section on external aids to invention.