Writing with Purpose and Passion: A Writer's Guide to Language and Style [Paperback]

Jeff Stalcup (Author), Michael Rovasio (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0134376099 | ISBN-13: 978-0134376097 | Publication Date: December 27, 1997

Written with a love for writing that transcends to its readers, this book helps users develop their writing skills and learn how to read even the most basic of forms by combining an overview of the five most commonly used modes of rhetoric with a similar overview of the most common elements of grammar, punctuation, style and usage. It includes many samples of student writing to demonstrate the rhetorical modes and principles of style and usage.Arranges chapters in a graded progression of easier to more difficult concepts, and stresses the inter-relatedness of all aspects of writing. Offers a thorough treatment of prewriting and editing and shows how writing is an ongoing and continuous process. Includes student essays to illustrate rhetorical mode writing styles of description, narration, comparison, persuasion, and causal analysis. Compliments lessons with extensive and varied readings, as well as related rhetorical and grammatical material, activities, exercises and integrated vocabulary words.For writers, aspiring writers, and teachers of English development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0134376099
• ISBN-13: 978-0134376097
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,823,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning composition students, July 9, 2002

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This review is from: Writing with Purpose and Passion: A Writer's Guide to Language and Style (Paperback)

I found this book to be perfectly written for the demographic of my 1st-semester comp students. Many of these students are new to writing, unfamiliar with the English language, or downright afraid of writing in general. This book--with its conversational style and cultural examples--serves as an excellent tool to ease my students into the writing process.

I would recommend this book to any instructor who has first year comp classes, ESL, or high school at-risk students who need a friendlier intro to the art of writing.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Very contrived in its message., June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Writing with Purpose and Passion: A Writer's Guide to Language and Style (Paperback)

Technically speaking, the book was alright. From the title, I anticipated a user's manual for the dedicated novice writer. To tap into thoughts and feelings. What I got was a contrived pseudo-passionate message which was a bit to condescending for my taste.