Patterns of Exposition, 17th Edition

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Summary: Not Quiet Happy
Review: I used this book for my freshman english class and am sorry to say that I mostly didn't like it--the book is supposed to give professional examples of different writing patterns, so that the students can imporve their writing, but that's the last thing it does! The only helpful thing were the student sample, although, on the contrary to the complicated, professional essays, they are really easy and you won't learn anything from them either. Overall and simply-worded, the book won't help you that much!

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Summary: A Great Learning Tool
Review: This book is great. It can teach you writing techniques that can be helpful. The only down side is that it is a little pricy.