Rhetoric is the ancient skill of persuasive speech used by teachers, preachers, politicians, and others to influence, incite, and instruct. This course includes basic grammar and writing composition, and mastering this time-honored skill will set your students apart with distinguished written and oral abilities. This Teacher's Guide accompanies James Stobaugh's Skills for Rhetoric student book. It provides an instruction guide, daily concept builders, and weekly essay questions and tests.

Strategies for Successful Writing keeps instruction brief and to-the-point so that students spend less time reading about writing and more time writing. Instruction delivered through extensive examples helps students see what different strategies look like when applied in real texts.

A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Rhetoric is an in-depth look at the use of rhetoric in the English language. With a comprehensive set of topics, ranging from allusion and allegory to oxymoron and understatement, this guide provides an overview of the various rhetorical devices used to add power and emotion to written language. With examples and analysis of each figure of speech, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how and when to use rhetoric to enrich their writing. Perfect for students, writers, or anyone looking to master the art of rhetoric, this guide is an essential reference for all those who want to bring their writing to the next level