Elements of Debating (Classic Reprint): A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies - Couverture souple

Leverett Samuel Lyon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331364825 ISBN 13 : 9781331364825

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the basics of argument and debate to persuade with clarity. This practical guide teaches how language moves ideas from one person’s mind to another, with clear steps for building good arguments and compelling discussions.

The book explains key forms of discourse—narration, description, exposition, and argumentation—and shows how each helps you convey meaning. It then defines debate as an oral, regulated contest between teams, with rules and judges that guide fair outcomes. You’ll see how everyday conversations, letters, and speeches fit into these ideas, and you’ll learn how to use evidence and reasoning to support your points. The text includes practical exercises and examples to help you practice organizes your thoughts and present them with confidence.

What you’ll experience

• Clear distinctions between narration, description, exposition, and argumentation.


• A practical framework for understanding and participating in debates.


• Guidance on building persuasive, well-supported arguments.


• Exercises and examples to strengthen speaking and writing skills.

Ideal for readers of civics, communication, and for students preparing for class debates or speech competitions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from Elements of Debating: A Manual for Use in High Schools and Academies

This book pretends but little to originality in material. Its aim is to offer the old in a form that shall meet the needs of young students who are beginning work in debate. The effort has been made only to present the elements of forensic work so freed from technicality that they may be apparent to the student with the greatest possible economy of time and the least possible interpreta tion by the teacher.

About the Publisher

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331364825
• ISBN 13: 9781331364825
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 149
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