Rapport between Composition and Rhetoric: Literary Criticism

Abstract

       Through the work of writers, this study assessed the caliber of rhetoric and composition in literary criticism and their relationships. James (2008) elaborates that composition, in general, refers to the technicalities of a literary piece and how they are put together to create a text that is readable and coherent. Through an analysis of composition, critics can ascertain the artistry and craftsmanship of the author and how the text delivers its message and themes. Rhetoric, on the other hand, is interested in the communicative and the persuasion qualities of a literary work. It involves examining how language is used to persuade and influence readers, and how the text causes a particular effect or response. Hence, the present study aims to develop writers’ skills and to support their writings by using and choosing appropriate styles and techniques. It has a strong basis in helping writers build their critical thinking skills so they can learn various writing approaches using the three major categories. The rules of good writing are immediately followed by writers once they learn how to compose. Their ability to compose a well-supported, cohesive composition is crucial. It is offering writing instruction a fresh perspective. The findings demonstrated that the relationship between composition and rhetoric is relevant and useful for enhancing writers’ composition writing skills.