A Dictionary Of Similes Metaphors And Expressions
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Similes Dictionary
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Author : Elyse Sommer
language : en
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Release Date : 2013-05-01
Similes Dictionary written by Elyse Sommer and has been published by Visible Ink Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Language "Appealing As Sunlight After a Storm." A sentence should read as if its author, had he held a plough instead of a pen, could have drawn a furrow deep and straight to the end. —Henry David Thoreau Prose consists of ... phrases tacked together like the sections of a prefabricated hen-house. —George Orwell Whether it invokes hard work or merely a hen-house, a good simile is like a good picture—it's worth a thousand words. Packed with more than 16,000 imaginative, colorful phrases—from “abandoned as a used Kleenex” to “quiet as an eel swimming in oil”—the Similes Dictionary will help any politician, writer, or lover of language find just the right saying, be it original or banal, verbose or succinct. Your thoughts will never be "as tedious as a twice-told tale" or "dry as the Congressional Record." Choose from elegant turns of phrases “as useful as a Swiss army knife” and “varied as expressions of the human face”. Citing more than 2,000 sources—from the Bible, Socrates, Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and H. L. Mencken to popular movies, music, and television shows—the Similes Dictionary covers hundreds of subjects broken into thematic categories that include topics such as virtue, anger, age, ambition, importance, and youth, helping you find the fitting phrase quickly and easily. Perfect for setting the atmosphere, making a point, or helping spin a tale with economy, intelligence, and ingenuity, the vivid comparisons found in this collection will inspire anyone. Love comforteth like sunshine after rain. —William Shakespeare A face like a bucket —Raymond Chandler A man with little learning is like the frog who thinks its puddle a great sea. —Burmese proverb Peace, like charity, begins at home —Franklin Delano Roosevelt You know a dream is like a river ever changing as it flows. —Garth Brooks Fit as a fiddle —John Ray’s Proverbs He's not to be allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog. —Arthur Miller Ring true, like good china. —Sylvia Plath Music yearning like a God in pain —John Keats Busy as a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest. —Pat Conroy Enduring as mother love —Anonymous
A Dictionary Of Similes Metaphors And Expressions
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Author : Surendra Sahu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992-01-01
A Dictionary Of Similes Metaphors And Expressions written by Surendra Sahu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01-01 with English language categories.
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Concise Dictionary Of Metaphors And Similies
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Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
language : en
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Release Date : 2014-04-09
Concise Dictionary Of Metaphors And Similies written by EDITORIAL BOARD and has been published by V&S Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-09 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Most speakers and writers use the terms metaphor and simile as if they mean exactly the same thing. But they are not! A simile is a metaphor, but not all metaphors are similes. A metaphor compares two things, and does so more directly without using as or like. For example, the shop was a little gold-mine. A simile compares (usually introduced by like or as) two things that are generally not alike--such as a line of migrant workers and a wave, or onion skins and a swarm of butterflies.Writers and authors use similes to explain things, to express emotion, or to make their writing more lively and entertaining. Metaphors also offer figurative comparisons, but these are implied rather than introduced by like or as. Salient Features:o Thousands of widely used popular Metaphors & Similes in Englisho Inclusion of foreign Metaphors & Similes currently in use in English languageo Arranged alphabetically from A - Zo Worth recommending without second thoughtAn authoritative Dictionary of Metaphors & Similes for students, writers, and general readers!
Concise Dictionary Of English Combined Idioms Phrases Proberbs Similies
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Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
language : en
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Release Date : 2015-09-01
Concise Dictionary Of English Combined Idioms Phrases Proberbs Similies written by EDITORIAL BOARD and has been published by V&S Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-01 with Reference categories.
This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes.The volume is composed of four separate sections:1. Idioms, 2.Phrases, 3.Proverbs and 4.Metaphors and Similes Key Featureso Sentences focussed on figurative language and sayingso Includes common idioms, popular phrases, witty proverbs, metaphors and similes.o Contains hyperbole and adages at appropriate placeso Organized into A-Z format with sentences at easy and moderate levelso Allows readers to develop and then apply new skills of expressiono Aligns to the English and Foreign words currently in popular useBenefitso Produces a complete understanding of common idiomso Provides recognizing the meaning of popular phraseso Encourages readers to understand and relate to witty proverbso Develops the ability to use metaphors and simileso Introduces adage and hyperboleo Improves vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meaningso Polishes persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing skills
Metaphors Dictionary
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Author : Elyse Sommer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Metaphors Dictionary written by Elyse Sommer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Reference categories.
Contains 6,500 phrases organized under 500 themes, including aloneness, death, love, and peace.
Metaphors Be With You
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Author : Dr. Mardy Grothe
language : en
Publisher: Harper
Release Date : 2016-12-06
Metaphors Be With You written by Dr. Mardy Grothe and has been published by Harper this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-06 with Reference categories.
"An idea is a feat of association, and the height of it is a good metaphor." — Robert Frost For 3,000 years, great thinkers and writers have relied on the device of metaphor to articulate profound thoughts, give voice to powerful emotions, and creatively explain complex ideas. But metaphorical language is not the sole province of poets, philosophers, and playwrights. If you’ve ever tried to describe a broken heart, a thankless child, or a glorious triumph, you know how valuable—and compelling—the perfect metaphor can be. In Metaphors Be With You, respected quotation anthologist Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive collection of history’s greatest metaphorical quotations. While crafting his lists of “The Ten Best Things Ever Said” on 250 topics of deep human interest, Dr. Mardy examined more than five million metaphorical observations from literature, politics, philosophy, religion, history, pop culture, and more. Essential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this remarkable sourcebook breaks new ground by using QR Codes to digitally integrate it with “Dr. Mardy’s Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations” (DMDMQ), the world’s largest online database of metaphorical quotations. The elegant synergy between print and technology provides curious readers with detailed source information for all quotations, innumerable “Error Alerts,” countless quotation backstories, and a wealth of other quotations to further their knowledge and deepen their understanding of favorite quotations. Whether you’re crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching for new ways to express yourself, this meticulously curated compendium is as delightful to read as it is invaluable to own—and sure to inspire with the perfect metaphor every time.
A Dictionary Of English Philosophical Terms
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Author : Francis Garden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878
A Dictionary Of English Philosophical Terms written by Francis Garden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with Philosophy categories.
Verbatim
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Verbatim written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with English language categories.
Americanisms Old And New A Dictionary Of Words Phrases And Colloquiations Peculiar To The United States British America The West Indies Comp And Ed By
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Author : John Stephen Farmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
Americanisms Old And New A Dictionary Of Words Phrases And Colloquiations Peculiar To The United States British America The West Indies Comp And Ed By written by John Stephen Farmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with categories.
Concise Dictionary Of Phrases
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Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
language : en
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Release Date : 2015-06-01
Concise Dictionary Of Phrases written by EDITORIAL BOARD and has been published by V&S Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with Reference categories.
Ever wonder where expressions such as mind your p's and q's, chip on his shoulder, living high on the hog, or the whole nine yards exactly mean? This Dictionary of Phrases will help you stop wondering. This dictionary is a collection of expressions that are currently in use. After going through the book, you would know that phrases add to liveliness in conversations.What is a phrase in the first place? A phrase is a sequence of two or more words that form a meaningful combination in a sentence; and is preceded and followed by pauses. Of course, we also use the word phrase to refer to a short group of words that have a particular meaning when they are used together, such as rain cats and dogs, play for time, or a square meal. This type of phrase is often referred to as an idiom.How are phrases useful? They are handy when stuck for an alternative turn of phrase that you haven't already used? This Dictionary of Phrases unblocks you with ideas to choose from. Suppose you are writing about 'air, you might look for phrases on 'air'. Who would benefit reading this dictionary? School and college students besides many journalists, copywriters, and songwriters will find it an invaluable resource when looking for that elusive turn of phrase. Speakers and writers can polish their works to make presentation livelier.