Publication NamePatterns for a Purpose: a Rhetorical Reader
Publication Year2010
SubjectStyle Manuals, Rhetoric, Readers
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
AuthorBarbara Fine Clouse
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight30.1 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2010-043884
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Freshman
Dewey Decimal808/.0427
SynopsisWith a diverse selection of readings chosen to serve as both models for and springboards into student discussion and writing, Patterns for a Purpose is a rhetorically-arranged reader that encourages thoughtful use of the rhetorical patterns--either alone or in combination--to achieve various writing purposes. The detailed coverage of the writing process emphasizes the importance of critical reading and thinking, offers a rich variety of writing opportunities - including specific material on argument and persuasion., With a diverse selection of readings chosen to serve as both models for and springboards into student discussion and writing, Patterns for a Purpose is a rhetorically-arranged reader that encourages thoughtful use of the rhetorical patterns either alone or in combination to achieve various writing purposes. The detailed coverage of the writing process emphasizes the importance of critical reading and thinking, offers a rich variety of writing opportunities - including specific material on argument and persuasion."