Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student by Edward P.J. Corbett (English) Hardc

Description: Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student by Edward P.J. Corbett, Robert J. Connors A text on rhetoric for courses in advanced rhetoric and composition. It consists of six chapters that cover the elements of rhetoric. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Widely used in advanced composition and writing courses, 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 use in yesterdays and todays writing. Presenting its subject in five parts, the text provides grounding in the elements and applications of classical rhetoric; the strategies and tactics ofargumentation; 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 andcontemporary 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." Author Biography James L. Golden, Professor Emeritus of Communication at Ohio State University, served as Chair of the Department from 1975 through 1983. Currently he is Visiting Professor of Communication Studies at Emerson College. Among the books he has co-authored are "The Rhetoric of Black Americans "(1971), "Practical Reasoning in Human Affairs "(1986), and "The Rhetoric of Western Thought, "4th ed. (1989). Edward P. J. Corbett, Professor of English at Ohio State University, is author or editor of 14 books, including "Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student, "3rd ed. (1990), "The Little English Table of Contents PrefaceI. INTRODUCTIONRhetorical Analysis of a Magazine AdHomer, " The Envoys Plead with Achilles"Analysis of "The Envoys Plead with Achilles"A Brief Explanation of Classical RhetoricThe Five Canons of RhetoricThe Three Kinds of Persuasive DiscourseThe Relevance and Importance of Rhetoric for Our TimesII. DISCOVERY OF ARGUMENTSFormulating a ThesisThe Three Modes of PersuasionThe Appeal to ReasonPrinciples of DefinitionOther Methods of DefinitionThe SyllogismThe EnthymemeThe ExampleThe FallaciesThe Ethical AppealThe Emotional AppealThe TopicsThe Common TopicsSpecial TopicsManuel Bilsky, McCrea Hazlett, Robert E. Streeter, and Richard M. Weaver: "Looking for an Argument"Richard L. Larson: "A Plan for Teaching Rhetorical Invention"External Aids to InventionBiographyBooks of Quotations and ConcordancesBiblical ConcordancesIndexes to PeriodicalsOther Periodical IndexesHandbooksDictionariesOther Specialized DictionariesBibliographiesSome Bibliographical Guides to Various DisciplinesAnnual BibliographiesSyntopiconAn Illustration of the Use of the Search StrategyReadingsRachel Carson: "The Obligation to Endure"Topical Analysis of Rachel Carsons "The Obligation to Endure"Socrates ApologyAnalysis of the Topics in "Socrates Apology"Obituary for Katharine Sergeant WhiteAn Analysis of the Topics in Katherine Sergeant Whites ObituaryJames Madison: "The Federalist, No. 10"Mark Ashin: "The Argument of Madisons Federalist, #10"Edmund Burke: "Letter to a Noble Lord"Thomas Henry Huxley: "Science and Culture"Matthew Arnold: "Literature and Science"III. ARRANGEMENT OF MATERIALThe Parts of a DiscourseIntroductionStatement of FactConfirmationRefutationConclusionConcluding Remarks on ArrangementReadingsThomas A. Sancton, "Planet of the Year"Analysis of the Arrangement in Thomas A. Sanctons "Planet of the Year"Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Letter from Birmingham Jail"Analysis of the Arrangements of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"Henry David Thoreau: "Civil Disobedience"IV. STYLEGrammatical CompetenceChoice of DictionAn Adequate VocabularyPurity, Propriety, and Precision of DictionComposition of the SentenceStudy of StyleKind of DictionLength of SentencesKinds of SentencesVariety of Sentence PatternsSentence EuphonyArticulation of SentencesFigures of SpeechParagraphingA Student Report on a Study of StyleFigures of SpeechThe SchemesThe TropesConcluding Remarks on the Figures of SpeechImitationTestimonies about the Value of ImitationRollo Walter Brown: "How the French Boy Learns to WriteExercises in ImitationReadingsHugh Blair: "Critical Examination of the Style of Mr. Addison in No. 411 of The SpectatorJohn F. Kennedy: "Inaugural Address"The Editors of The New Yorker: "John F. Kennedys Inaugural Address"Analysis of the Style of John F. Kennedys "Inaugural Address"A Paragraph by Virginia Woolf to be Analyzed for StyleAn Analysis of the Style of the Paragraph by Virginia WoolfAnalysis of Style as Persuasion in the "Letter from Birmingham Jail by Richard P. FulkersonV. THE PROGYMNASMATAA Sequence of AssignmentsVI. A SURVEY OF RHETORICClassical RhetoricsRhetoric During the Middle AgesSome Continental RhetoriciansEnglish Vernacular Rhetorics of the Sixteenth CenturyEnglish Rhetorics of the Seventeenth CenturyEnglish Rhetorics of the Eighteenth CenturyRhetoric in the Nineteenth and Twentieth CenturiesBibliographyIndex Review "A definitive, highly usable, rigorous text--I have used it with great success for many years. The new material in the 4th edition is marvelous. Exactly the kind of work needed to prepare teachers."--Mitzi Brunsdale, Mayville State University"An indispensable and lucid guide to rhetoric that will make students proficient writers and acute interpreters of texts ranging from contemporary advertisements to Homer."--Corinne E. Blackmen, Southern Connecticut State University"Interesting and well written. I particularly like the selected readings by Homer, Socrates, Madison, Thoreau, and the others. A very comprehensive study."--Wendy Stackable, Covenant Christian AcademyPraise for the previous edition (1st 3 quotes): "Remains the single best, most comprehensive, most readable, most useful, most usable text for both introductory and advanced classes in rhetoric/composition."--Vivian Thomlinson, Cameron University"A classic in the field of composition studies, a work that has shaped the disciplone. Sorts out the often confusing writings of classical rhetoric and shows how the ancient art can help contemporary students negotiate the realm of persuasive discourse."--Gary Layne Hatch, Brigham Young University"The definitive rhetorical handbook for contemporary students."--William Sewell, Southwest Missouri State University"My students appreciate the clear and complete explanations of rhetorical principles in this text."--Jody D. Brown, Ferrum College"An excellent text for Advanced Composition and Rhetoric because it allows you to pace the course according to the level of your classes."--Mark Craver, George Mason University Promotional Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student brings to life the three vital components of classical rhetoric--argument, arrangement, and style. The book illuminates the strategies and tactics of argumentation; effective presentation and organization; the development of power, grace, and felicity; and the history of rhetorical principles. Long Description Widely used in advanced composition and writing courses, 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 use in yesterdays and todays writing. Presenting its subject in five parts, the text provides grounding in the elements and applications of classical rhetoric; the strategies and tactics ofargumentation; 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 bydetailed 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." Review Text "A definitive, highly usable, rigorous text--I have used it with great success for many years. The new material in the 4th edition is marvelous. Exactly the kind of work needed to prepare teachers."--Mitzi Brunsdale, Mayville State University"An indispensable and lucid guide to rhetoric that will make students proficient writers and acute interpreters of texts ranging from contemporary advertisements to Homer."--Corinne E. Blackmen, Southern Connecticut State University"Interesting and well written. I particularly like the selected readings by Homer, Socrates, Madison, Thoreau, and the others. A very comprehensive study."--Wendy Stackable, Covenant Christian AcademyPraise for the previous edition (1st 3 quotes): "Remains the single best, most comprehensive, most readable, most useful, most usable text for both introductory and advanced classes in rhetoric/composition."--Vivian Thomlinson, Cameron University"A classic in the field of composition studies, a work that has shaped the disciplone. Sorts out the often confusing writings of classical rhetoric and shows how the ancient art can help contemporary students negotiate the realm of persuasive discourse."--Gary Layne Hatch, Brigham Young University"The definitive rhetorical handbook for contemporary students."--William Sewell, Southwest Missouri State University"My students appreciate the clear and complete explanations of rhetorical principles in this text."--Jody D. Brown, Ferrum College"An excellent text for Advanced Composition and Rhetoric because it allows you to pace the course according to the level of your classes."--Mark Craver, George Mason University Review Quote "The definitive rhetorical handbook for contemporary students."--WilliamSewell, Southwest Missouri State University Promotional "Headline" I. INTRODUCTION Hewlett Packard Ad Analysis of Hewlett Packard Ad Homer, " The Enyos Plead with Achilles" Analysis of "The Envoys Plead with Achilles" A Brief Explanation of Classical Rhetoric The Five Canons of Rhetoric The Three Kinds of Persuasive Discourse The Relevance and Importance of Rhetoric for Our Times II. DISCOVERY OF ARGUMENTS Formulating a Thesis The Three Modes of Persuasion The Appeal to Reason Principles of Definition Other Methods of Definition The Syllogism Exercise The Enthymeme Exercise The Example The Fallacies The Ethical Appeal The Emotional Appeal The Topics The Common Topics Definition Comparison Relationship Circumstance Testimony Special Topics Special Topics for Deliberative Discourse Special Topics for Judicial Discourse Special Topics for Ceremonial Discourse Manuel Bilsky, McCrea Hazlett, Robert E. Streeter, and Richard M. Weaver, "Looking for an Argument" Richard L. Larson: "A Plan for Teaching Rhetorical Invention" External Aids to Invention Biography Books of Quotations and Concordances Indexes to Periodicals Other Periodical Indexes Handbooks Dictionaries Other Specialized Dictionaries Bibliographies Annual Bibliographies Syntopicon Exercise Virginia Tiefel: "An Illustration of the Use of the Search Strategy" Readings Rachel Carson: "The Obligation to Endure" Topical Analysis of "The Obligation to Endure" Socrates, "The Apology" Analysis of the Topics in "The Apology" Obituary for Katharine Sergeant White An Analysis of the Topics in the Obituary James Madison, "Federalist, No. 10" Mark Ashin: "The Argument of Madisons Federalist, #10" Edmund Burke: "Letter to a Noble Lord" Thomas Henry Huxley, "Science and Culture" Matthew Arnold, "Literature and Science" III. ARRANGEMENT OF MATERIAL The Parts of a Discourse Introduction Informing the Audience Ingratiating Oneself with the Audience Statement of Fact Confirmation Refutation Refutation by Appeal to Reason Refutation by Emotional Apppeals Refutation by Ethical Appeal Refutation by Wit Conclusion Concluding Remarks on Arrangement Readings Dorothy L. Sayer, "Are Women Human?" An Analysis of the Arrangement in "Are Women Human?" Thomas A. Sancton, "Planet of the Year" An Analysis of the Arrangement in"Planet of the Year" Martin Luther King, Jr., "Letter from Birmingham Jail" An Analysis of the Arrangement in "Letter Birmingham Jail" Henry David Thoreau, "Civil Disobedience" IV. STYLE Grammatical Competence Choice of Diction An Adequate Vocabulary Purity, Propriety, and Precision of Diction Compositin of the sentence Study of Style Kind of Diction Length of Sentences Kinds of Sentences Variety of Sentence Patterns Sentence Euphony Articulation of Sentences Figures of Speech Paragraphing A Student Report on a Study of Style Stylistic Study Charts Figures of Speech The Schemes The Tropes Concluding Remarks on the Figures of Speech Exercise Imitation Testimonies about the Value of Imitation Malcolm X Benjamin Franklin Winston S. Churchill Somerset Maugham Rollo Walter Brown: "How the French Boy Learns to Write" Exercises in Imitation Copying Passages Specimen Passages for Imitation Imitating Sentence Patterns Sample Imitations Readings Hugh Blair: "Critical Examination of the Style of Mr. Addison in No. 411 of The Spectator John F. Kennedy: "Inaugural Address" The Editors of The New Yorker: "John F. Kennedys Inaugural Address" Analysis of the Style of John F. Kennedys "Inaugural Address" A Paragraph by Virgina Woolf to be Analyzed for Style An Analysis o Feature New chapter on progymnasta (classical composition exercises)New analysis of advertisement in IntroductionUpdated survey on the history of rhetoricUpdated section "External Aids to Invention" New Feature Preface I. INTRODUCTION Rhetorical Analysis of a Magazine Ad Homer, " The Envoys Plead with Achilles" Analysis of "The Envoys Plead with Achilles" A Brief Explanation of Classical Rhetoric The Five Canons of Rhetoric The Three Kinds of Persuasive Discourse The Relevance and Importance of Rhetoric for Our Times II. DISCOVERY OF ARGUMENTS Formulating a Thesis The Three Modes of Persuasion The Appeal to Reason Principles of Definition Other Methods of Definition The Syllogism The Enthymeme The Example The Fallacies The Ethical Appeal The Emotional Appeal The Topics The Common Topics Special Topics Manuel Bilsky, McCrea Hazlett, Robert E. Streeter, and Richard M. Weaver: "Looking for an Argument" Richard L. Larson: "A Plan for Teaching Rhetorical Invention" External Aids to Invention Biography Books of Quotations and Concordances Biblical Concordances Indexes to Periodicals Other Periodical Indexes Handbooks Dictionaries Other Specialized Dictionaries Bibliographies Some Bibliographical Guides to Various Disciplines Annual Bibliographies Syntopicon An Illustration of the Use of the Search Strategy Readings Rachel Carson: "The Obligation to Endure" Topical Analysis of Rachel Carsons "The Obligation to Endure" Socrates Apology Analysis of the Topics in "Socrates Apology" Obituary for Katharine Sergeant White An Analysis of the Topics in Katherine Sergeant Whites Obituary James Madison: "The Federalist, No. 10" Mark Ashin: "The Argument of Madisons Federalist, #10" Edmund Burke: "Letter to a Noble Lord" Thomas Henry Huxley: "Science and Culture" Matthew Arnold: "Literature and Science" III. ARRANGEMENT OF MATERIAL The Parts of a Discourse Introduction Statement of Fact Confirmation Refutation Conclusion Concluding Remarks on Arrangement Readings Thomas A. Sancton, "Planet of the Year" Analysis of the Arrangement in Thomas A. Sanctons "Planet of the Year" Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Letter from Birmingham Jail" Analysis of the Arrangements of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" Henry David Thoreau: "Civil Disobedience" IV. STYLE Grammatical Competence Choice of Diction An Adequate Vocabulary Purity, Propriety, and Precision of Diction Composition of the Sentence Study of Style Kind of Diction Length of Sentences Kinds of Sentences Variety of Sentence Patterns Sentence Euphony Articulation of Sentences Figures of Speech Paragraphing A Student Report on a Study of Style Figures of Speech The Schemes The Tropes Concluding Remarks on the Figures of Speech Imitation Testimonies about the Value of Imitation Rollo Walter Brown: "How the French Boy Learns to Write Exercises in Imitation Readings Hugh Blair: "Critical Examination of the Style of Mr. Addison in No. 411 of The Spectator John F. Kennedy: "Inaugural Address" The Editors of The New Yorker: "John F. Kennedys Inaugural Address" Analysis of the Style of John F. Kennedys "Inaugural Address" A Paragraph by Virginia Woolf to be Analyzed for Style An Analysis of the Style of the Paragraph by Virginia Woolf Analysis of Style as Persuasion in the "Letter from Birmingham Jail by Richard P. Fulkerson V. THE PROGYMNASMATA A Sequence of Assignments VI. A SURVEY OF RHETORIC Classical Rhetorics Rhetoric During the Middle Ages Some Continental Rhetoricians English Vernacular Rhetorics of the Sixteenth Century English Rhetorics of the Seventeenth Century English Rhetorics of the Eighteenth Century Rhetoric in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Bibliography Index Details ISBN0195115422 Author Robert J. Connors Short Title CLASSICAL RHETORIC FOR THE Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 0195115422 ISBN-13 9780195115420 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 808 Replaces 9780195062939 Residence OH, US Affiliation Prof Emeritus, Ohio State University Ohio State University Ohio State Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195115420 UK Release Date 1998-08-20 NZ Release Date 1998-08-20 US Release Date 1998-08-20 Edited by M. West Birth 1980 Death 1844 Position Professor of Nursing and Child Psychiatry Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Edition Description 4th Revised edition Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-08-20 Illustrations 1 colour halftone Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 1998-07-31 Pages 576 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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