“The first requisite of style, not only in rhetoric, but in all compositions, is perspicuity.”
Quote by Richard Whately
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Elements of Rhetoric: Comprising an Analysis of the Laws of Moral Evidence and of Persuasion : with Rules for Argumentative Composition and Elocution
This book delves into the foundational aspects of rhetoric, examining the laws that govern moral evidence and persuasive communication. It provides detailed insights into the construction of argumentative compositions and the art of eloquent speech. more
Author
Richard Whately
Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy. more
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