rhetoric

Contains a collection of short essays designed to teach the basic skills of writing and provides examples of descriptive, narrative, classification, process analysis, cause and effect, and persuasive styles of writing.

A unique stress-free approach to writing fiction and poetry for anyone who has ever wanted to put words on paper.--Title page.

Presents fifty sample college admission essays, essay writing guidance, and advice from admissions officials.

Analyzes the speech given to the nation by President Jimmy Carter on July 15, 1979, during which he issued a warning that the people of the United States were suffering from self-indulgence and a crisis of faith, and examines the reasons why the speech, which was initially well-received, ultimately led to Carter's downfall.

Features a collection of short essays that demonstrate the characteristics of the writing process and reveal how to make a thesis, display unity, stay organized, make an argument, and narrate properly.

Step-by-step guide to writing a college application essay.