Persuading People

An Introduction to Rhetoric

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
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Author: Robert Cockcroft, Susan Cockcroft, Craig Hamilton ISBN: 9781137055279
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK Publication: December 1, 2013
Imprint: Red Globe Press Language: English
Author: Robert Cockcroft, Susan Cockcroft, Craig Hamilton
ISBN: 9781137055279
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK
Publication: December 1, 2013
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Language: English

This fascinating and practical book explores persuasive techniques in the English language, and is the ideal introduction for students and others with a professional interest in persuasion. Using a wide range of lively and accessible illustrative material, Robert Cockcroft and Susan Cockcroft unpick the complexities of persuasive language - both written and spoken - and enable readers to develop and enhance their rhetorical skills.

Now thoroughly revised and expanded, the second edition of this successful text includes:
- developed application of cognitive linguistic theory, which sheds new light on the emotional and logical powers of persuasion
- extended and updated examples of rhetoric in action
- clear pointers for further study to allow readers to continue their exploration into rhetorical theory and practice
- a new final chapter which invites readers to practice their skills using updated versions of traditional rhetorical exercises.

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This fascinating and practical book explores persuasive techniques in the English language, and is the ideal introduction for students and others with a professional interest in persuasion. Using a wide range of lively and accessible illustrative material, Robert Cockcroft and Susan Cockcroft unpick the complexities of persuasive language - both written and spoken - and enable readers to develop and enhance their rhetorical skills.

Now thoroughly revised and expanded, the second edition of this successful text includes:
- developed application of cognitive linguistic theory, which sheds new light on the emotional and logical powers of persuasion
- extended and updated examples of rhetoric in action
- clear pointers for further study to allow readers to continue their exploration into rhetorical theory and practice
- a new final chapter which invites readers to practice their skills using updated versions of traditional rhetorical exercises.

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