Composition Writing

In Aristotle's Rhetoric, the philosopher identifies rhetoric as one of the three key elements of philosophy, along with logic and dialectic. According to Aristotle, logic is concerned with reasoning to reach scientific certainty while dialectic and rhetoric - because they are concerned with probability - are the branches of philosophy best suited to human affairs. Rhetoric is a tool for practical debate, a means for persuading a general audience to resolve practical issues using probable knowledge.

This is a book for everyone who writes or approves copy: copywriters, multichannel marketers, creative directors, freelance writers, marketing managers...even small business owners and information marketers. It reveals dozens of copywriting techniques that can help you write both print and online ads, emails, and websites that are clear, persuasive, and get more attention-and sell more products. Among the tips revealed:

The Elements of English Grammar is a comprehensive handbook of the rules of English grammar and usage, with examples and exercises. It's a low-cost alternative to the textbooks produced by major publishers.This volume is meant to be a companion piece to The Elements of Writing the Essay by Dr. W.J. McIntyre and is produced with the purpose of providing the student (whether formal or informal) ready and inexpensive access to materials that will be of aid in learning or improving the writing of English. Included is instruction in the basic instrumentalities of English grammar, along with ...

In How to Read Literature like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times best-selling author and Professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers. With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, characterization, setting, plot, and other key techniques to make a story come to life.

You can read this book for free with your Kindle Unlimited Membership This book is the perfect guide if you’re a beginner who wants to learn more about harmony and what chords to use. You will get some hands-on help, teaching you how to put chords to an existing melody, including how to find out what chords work for the key signature and how often you should change chord. In this book you will learn: How to choose chords for your melody The basics of four part harmony Example Exercises for Beginners The book includes exercises that you can do by yourself and detailed explanations for each...

Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving listeners an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.

2022 Updated Second Edition! Most writers struggle with creating a captivating story. The fastest way to improve your writing skills is by applying the “Deep Point-of-View” technique, which can transform any novel from mediocre storytelling into riveting prose. This guide includes hundreds of amazing ways to use “show don’t tell” to submerge readers so deeply into a scene they will experience the story along with the characters. Plus, this useful guide includes a Thesaurus with inspiring word choices! Writers will learn to: Revise Shallow Writing Deepen Characterization Craft ...

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels.

Knowing the Language – Knowing how the English language works results in better writing. Sentences are best understood as composed of topic and action rather than the many parts of speech that are usually taught. Knowing the Writing Process – The second section presents a common-sense, proven method to write for college and professionally. Using a six step writing process creates a confident writer whose expression is concise and clear. Effective writing means better grades and successful communication.

If you aren’t suffering, you aren’t creating. Right? Wrong! Writing can and should be joyful, fulfilling… even fun! Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published—The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey.

Steve Almond shares the insights gleaned from three decades as a beloved teacher and mentor, and a considerably less-beloved literary rabble rouser. His tone is irreverent. His ideas are iconoclastic. And his approach is stubbornly, radically, empathic. The goal is to explode the well-meaning but misguided myths that hold us back from writing our deepest and most honest work, to awaken the joys of storytelling while also confronting how grueling the process can be.

Are you struggling with an essay about a work of literature? This guide will get you started on the process of closely reading A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams by giving you strategies and ideas. Included is an act-by-act plot summary with analysis points as well an overview of several schools literary theory. You will discover different angles through which analyze the play and come up with a strong thesis. You will learn how to create substantial body paragraphs and to correctly integrate your quotations and avoid plagiarism by using MLA formatting. You will end up with a ...

Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as Ella Enchanted, as touching as Dave at Night, as captivating as Fairest? Well, now you can find out! In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters - and much, much more.

· Dramatically improve your writing in English: Learn from over 300 high-quality composition examples covering various writing styles and scenarios.· Master the art of clear and concise communication: Analyse how effective writing uses powerful language to structure arguments and express ideas.· Expand your vocabulary and grammar knowledge: Gain exposure to new words and grammatical structures used in natural writing contexts.· Learn to plan and organise your writing effectively: Utilise sample compositions as models to brainstorm, structure, and organise your own writing.· Boost your ...

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This book will increase your child's word power, and you may learn something, too. A love of language is such an important skill, and this book explains the important of picking the right words and broadening your vocabulary with lots of examples. Learn the origins of the words gobbledygook and bop. Learn about compound words, metaphors, riddles, and even creating your own words. You'll also pick up some obscure words along the way from absquatulate to tintinnabulation and learn how lots of different words can describe similar activities.

Filled with practical tips and helpful advice, Dear Ally is a treasure for aspiring writers at any stage of their careers. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how books get made, from idea to publication, and gives you insight into the writing processes of some of the biggest and most talented YA authors writing today.

Poetry is more than rhyming words on a page. A poem is crafted by carefully selecting each word and rhythm. But how does a poet get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.

Ready to build a picture book? First, you’ll need the right tools. Listen to this title in the Writer’s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you’ll be writing and showing stories like a pro!

Everyone has a story, and helping people tell their stories has been Nancy Slonim Aronie’s life mission. Building on her acclaimed Memoir as Medicine, this new guide tackles the short personal essay. With warmth and humor, Nancy provides prompts, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom to empower you to write an unforgettable narrative. You’ll learn to begin with an irresistible hook (“kill ’em with the first line”) and employ compelling direct quotes, drama, vulnerability, universal themes, and self-reflection to get readers into your corner.