Encyclopedia of Rhetoric and Composition: Communication from Ancient Times to the Information Age

Modern rhetoric is a vital tool Rhetoric, the strategic presentation of ideas and choice of language, informs all writing, speaking, thinking, and learning. It provides the guiding principles and practical framework for effective written and spoken communication. Modern rhetoric can help fight the current literacy crisis in our schools--it is a vital tool for teaching students to write logically and persuasively. Alphabetically arranged This alphabetically-arranged reference guide surveys t...