Publisher's Synopsis
This concise, supplemental text helps students understand the intricacies of grammar in order to improve their writing skills. A variety of well-known literary quotes and excerpts contextualize grammar principles and are accompanied by a range of simple to complex writing exercises. The author uses the method of first breaking down the quotation into its grammatical elements, and then rebuilding it to examine how the elements and devices create or enhance meaning, demonstrating how the featured writer has used a sophisticated knowledge of language to communicate effectively. Innovat
