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The elements of eloquence

Book • 2013

Elements of Eloquence is a witty and insightful guide to the art of rhetoric, exploring the secrets of crafting perfect phrases and sentences.

Mark Forsyth examines various rhetorical devices and figures of speech, demonstrating their power and effectiveness in communication.

The book is structured around different types of rhetorical figures, providing examples from literature and everyday language.

Forsyth's engaging writing style makes complex linguistic concepts accessible to a wide audience.

The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their writing and speaking skills.

Mentioned by

Marshall Vandruff

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Recommended by Dharmesh Shah to

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for improving memorable phrasing in speeches and writing.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that explores patterns of writing and memorable words.

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as a favorite book by

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Mentioned by

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as an amazing book about literary mechanisms that have been working since the days of Shakespeare.

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Mentioned by

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as a book on rhetoric and effective writing.

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Mentioned by

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as a potential future book for the podcast.

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Mentioned by

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as one of her favorite writing books.

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Recommended by

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for its humorous exploration of language techniques.

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Mentioned by

Mo Bunnell

as a helpful resource, highlighting its breakdown of writing elements and Forsyth's use of those elements in the book itself.

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