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English Composition and Rhetoric

Free English Composition and Rhetoric study guide: 6 units with summaries, key ideas, flashcards and 38 practice questions with step-by-step solutions.

Lines up with: AP English Language and Composition; CLEP College Composition.

Units

1. UNIT 01

   The rhetorical situation

   Every piece of writing is a choice made for a specific audience and purpose. Analyzing those choices is the core of rhetoric.
2. UNIT 02

   Claims and evidence

   A strong argument makes a clear, debatable claim and supports it with relevant evidence and commentary that explains how the evidence proves the point.
3. UNIT 03

   Reasoning and argument structure

   An argument needs a logical line of reasoning that builds toward the thesis, and it gets stronger when it addresses opposing views.
4. UNIT 04

   Style and language choices

   Style is how a writer says something. Word choice, sentence structure and devices shape tone and persuade readers.
5. UNIT 05

   Research and citation

   Research writing combines sources with your own ideas. Citing correctly gives credit and lets readers check your evidence.
6. UNIT 06

   Synthesis and the writing process

   Good writing comes from a process. Synthesis essays combine several sources to support your own argument.