Publisher's Synopsis
""Elements of Rhetoric"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles of effective communication, written by Richard Whately. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the laws of moral evidence and persuasion, while the second part provides rules for argumentative composition and elocution. The book is designed to help readers understand the fundamental principles of rhetoric and develop their skills in persuasive writing and public speaking. This large print edition is ideal for those with visual impairments or anyone who prefers a larger font size. Overall, ""Elements of Rhetoric"" is a valuable resource for students, professionals, and anyone seeking to improve their communication skills.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1828. Whately, the Archbishop of Dublin, suggests that rhetoric is less concerned with investigation and discovery than with management. He writes, The orator approaches the process of rhetorical invention not as an investigator but as a communicator who is already armed with a general proposition he will advance and with a knowledge of the substantive resources, factual and inferred, by which that proposition may be established. Contents: Of the Address to the Understanding, with a View to Produce Conviction (including instruction); Of the Address to the Will, or Persuasion; Of Style; and Of Elocution, or Delivery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
