Elements of Debating (Classic Reprint): A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies: A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lyon, Leverett Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331364825 ISBN 13: 9781331364825

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Master the essentials of argument and debate.

This practical guide explains the four forms of discourse—narration, description, exposition, and argumentation—and shows how they shape every day talk, writing, and classroom debate. Clear examples and simple explanations help you understand how to persuade with purpose and clarity. The book walks you through how to identify and use evidence, build a case, and structure a debate under typical contest rules. It covers the differences between discussion, oral argument, and formal competition, with guidance you can apply to school assignments or club activities. Practical exercises invite you to practice describing, explaining, and arguing in your own words, sharpening both skill and confidence.

• Learn how to present ideas so others see them clearly
• distinguish description from exposition to strengthen your writing
• Understand how to argue persuasively in writing and speech
• Practice with guided exercises and examples

Ideal for students of speech, rhetoric, or debate clubs who want a solid, no-nonsense introduction to argumentation and its many uses in everyday life.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1331364825
• ISBN 13: 9781331364825
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 149
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