The Call to Write

About this book

Connecting writing to everyday life the fifth edition of THE CALL TO WRITE continues its long tradition of breaking new ground in composition. Organized by genres including letters memoirs public documents profiles reports commentaries proposals and reviews this innovative rhetoric gives students the practice they need to write both in college and in the public sphere. An emphasis on public writing promotes civic involvement while relevant provocative readings help students understand the concept of being "called to write" in response to a personal community or societal need.