A Practical Rhetoric

""A Practical Rhetoric: For Instruction In English Composition And Revision In Colleges And Intermediate Schools"" is a book authored by John Scott Clark and originally published in 1893. The book is intended to serve as a guide for students in colleges and intermediate schools who are looking to improve their skills in English composition and revision. The book covers a range of topics related to rhetoric, including the principles of effective writing, the structure of sentences and paragraphs, and the use of rhetorical devices such as metaphor and analogy. It also includes practical advice on how to revise and edit written work, with a focus on identifying and correcting common errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Throughout the book, Clark provides numerous examples of both good and bad writing, and offers detailed explanations of why certain writing techniques are effective or ineffective. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy for students to understand and apply the lessons to their own writing. Overall, ""A Practical Rhetoric"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in English composition and revision, and remains a useful guide for students and writers today.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.