The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

The Elements of Eloquence

How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

2013 • 205 pages

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The strange title almost turned me off, but I'm glad I gave it a chance. This is less of a how-to guide and more of an overview of the different tools used by English writers. This is entry level, so I knew some of the things discussed, but I think having someone elaborate on the different subjects gave me a more natural understanding. Rhetoric is a tool that should be used wisely, otherwise your words will sound forced. This was a good brush up for when I pick up writing again very soon.

April 28, 2015