Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric (paperback)

Author: Ward Farnsworth

ISBN: 9781567925524

Binding: Paperback

Section: Philosophy/Rhetoric/Logic

Most rhetorical figures amount to departures from simple and literal statement, such as repeating words, putting words into an unexpected order, leaving out words that might have been expected, asking questions and then answering them. All apply to the composition of a simple sentence or paragraph―repetition and variety, suspense and relief, concealment and surprise, the creation of expectations and then the satisfaction or frustration of them. Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric is for anyone who wants to be a better speaker or writer.