The most widely used textbook of its kind for courses in advanced composition and writing, Classical Rhetoric
for the Modern Student discusses the three vital components of classical rhetoric - argument, arrangement, and
style - bringing these elements to life and demonstrating their effective application 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.