The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric Second Edition

This really is a fantastic textbook, whether you're studying AP English Language and Composition, or simply trying to improve your own writing and discussion. The first portion of the book is a textbook discussing rhetorical strategies. It helps develop better, more thoughtful readers and writers. The rest of the book (2/3+) is devoted to essays loosely grouped by subject. Some are "classic" essays (from the 18th and 19th centuries) and others are more contemporary pieces (from the 20th and 21st centuries). Each includes questions meant to prompt discussion and reflection, particularly with regards to stylistic and rhetorical choices. There are also groups of essays, charts of data, and visuals that can be used to work on synthesis essays...The text is well-organized, engaging, and appropriately succinct. The essays included are well-written and represent a pleasing diversity of voices.

Reading this book for my AP Lang class and couldn't love it more. The different chapters give all new perspectives on gender/their roles, communities/their effects, language, advertisement techniques, etc. I haven't learned more from a book thus far! Highly recommended!

Because my school went digital, I had to order my own copy of the excellent text book. Worth every penny! Thank you, Ms Shea! I am forever indebted to you.

Pretty good, just some random writing in the book.

Good deal child needed for school

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Used for an AP class. Worked out fine.

Great book with some new pieces from the earlier edition. Includes selections from rhetorical strategies with great questions for mastering analysis and practice for writing.