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    Useful Rhetorical Devices

    By Ian McKenzie

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    Alliteration, similies, metaphors in addition to an additional sixty-six useful rhetorical devices, explained and exemplified.

    What we write and how we write, in addition to what we say and how we say it, are important considerations to remember if we are to become skilful rhetoricians.

    The author's compilation of sixty-nine useful rhetorical tools, along with explanations of how they are used and examples of them will greatly assist you the next time you have an important paper to write or a speech to give.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateMay 13, 2015
    ISBN9781329061538
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    Useful Rhetorical Devices
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    Ian McKenzie

    Ian McKenzie has spent a major part of his working career in Primary, Secondary, Special and Tertiary sectors of Education. Currently he is semi-retired and working on a part-time basis with International Post-Graduate students helping them come to an understanding of Australian work-place culture and communication.

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