Dramatic Adventures in Rhetoric: A Guide for Actors, Directors and Playwrights

A practical, accessible and thorough guide to identifying and using rhetorical devices in drama, full of examples from both classical and contemporary plays. This reference and handbook for actors, directors, playwrights and teachers addresses the many different rhetorical forms used in drama, and equips the reader with the tools to identify and analyze them. In doing so,Dramatic Adventures in Rhetoric demonstrates the value of carefully studying language.