num_pages: 256
description: Based on the premise that all writing involves arguing a thesis, this classic, authoritative rhetoric presents the essential tools for writing graceful, persuasive essays. Emphasizing thesis and the structural integrity of the essay, The Practical Stylist provides a variety of organizational techniques to help students create sound essays, while the expository modes such as description, narration, and exposition are presented as strategies for supporting a thesis. Numerous essay models are provided to illustrate the principles of organization and explore the dynamics of language. A research paper chapter discusses online sources and the computerized library, and a brief handbook section provides help with grammar issues.
language: English
title: The Practical Stylist: The Classic Guide to Style
titlecomplete: The Practical Stylist: The Classic Guide to Style
genres: Nonfiction, Education, Reference, Writing
ratings_count: 60
publisher: Pearson