Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric by Ward Farnsworth
A compact, organized handbook that presents classic rhetorical figures and strategies drawn from English-language literature and speeches, pairing clear definitions with memorable examples and concise commentary to illustrate how language achieves persuasive, stylistic, and expressive effects. Designed for writers, speakers, and students, it explains devices such as antithesis, irony, and anaphora, shows them in use across periods and genres, and offers practical guidance for employing these techniques to improve clarity, force, and elegance in prose and speech.
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