Selecting The Right Word

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Choose The Right Word

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Author : S. I. Hayakawa
language : en
Publisher: Collins Reference
Release Date : 1994-04-22

Choose The Right Word written by S. I. Hayakawa and has been published by Collins Reference this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-04-22 with Reference categories.

This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply". More than 6,000 synonyms are included.

Choose The Right Word

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Author : Vic Mayhew
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-06-27

Choose The Right Word written by Vic Mayhew and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Whether applying for a job, writing a letter of complaint or simply talking with colleagues or friends, the people who get listened to are those with a confident command of language. Choose the Right Word is a fun guide to using English effectively and to avoiding common mistakes. It is both a valuable work of reference and an enjoyable read. While plotting a path through a minefield of rules and conventions, the book acknowledges that English is an ever-changing language and points out those rules that can at times be broken. 70 light-hearted quizzes show you how to use words that will make your point powerfully, and usage tips set you right on contextual issues. Curio Corners tell the fascinating stories behind dozens of everyday words and phrases. What's the difference between affect and effect; abjure and adjure? Does AD for Anno Domino come before or after the year - and the century? Should you write all right or alright; adviser or advisor? How did the word alcohol come into our language? Just how sure are you about your apostrophes?

The Right Word

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Author : Jen Bryant
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2014-09-15

The Right Word written by Jen Bryant and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

"Words, Peter learned, were powerful things. And when he put them in long, neat rows, he felt as if the world itself clicked into order." For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions — and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and used it to organize his ideas and find exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time. This book is an inviting, visually engrossing portrayal of Peter Mark Roget and the creation of the thesaurus. Readers of all ages will marvel at Roget's life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words. Awards and Recognition Parents' Choice Foundation Parents’ Choice Award Gold Winner (2015) American Library Association Caldecott Honor Book (2015) American Library Association Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (2015) American Library Association Notable Children’s Books (2015) Junior Library Guild Selection 2014 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature Finalist 2014 American Booksellers Association Best Books for Children Catalog Society of Illustrators, "The Original Art" annual exhibition (2014) California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Award (2014) 2015-2016 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List School Library Journal Best Books of 2014 Kirkus Best of 2014 Publishers Weekly Best Books (2014) Horn Book Fanfare (2014) Huffington Post Best Picture Books of 2014: Best Biography (Non-Artist) New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2014 Booklist 2014 Editors' Choice: Books for Youth Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015 2015-2016 Georgia Children's Picturebook Award Finalist Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators 2015 Golden Kite Award National Council of Teachers of English 2015 Orbis Pictus Honor The Children's Literature Assembly 2015 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts List Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year, 2015 Edition Teachers' Choice 2015 Reading List Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) 2015 Young Readers Selection

English Through The Ages

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Author : William Brohaugh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998

English Through The Ages written by William Brohaugh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Unique among etymology books, English Through the Ages places words on the long and dynamic timeline of English word creation, chronicling words according to when it can be confirmed they were in use. Words are organized into time groupings from "In Use by 1150" to "In Use by 1990". Entry-words list changes in meaning and when related words (such as the noun use of a verb) came into being. Timelines are grouped into categories of words, including "Geography/Places", "The Body", "Everyday Life", "Insults" and "Slang" so you can browse for related words. And, all entrywords are cross-referenced in a comprehensive index.

The Right Word In The Right Place At The Right Time

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Author : William Safire
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-11-01

The Right Word In The Right Place At The Right Time written by William Safire and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

For the past twenty-five years Americans have relied on Pulitzer Prize-winning wordsmith William Safire for their weekly dose of linguistic illumination in The New York Times Magazine's column "On Language" -- one of the most popular features of the magazine and a Sunday-morning staple for innumerable fans. He is the most widely read writer on the English language today. Safire is the guru of contemporary vocabulary, speech, language, usage and writing. Dedicated and disputatious readers itch to pick up each column and respond to the week's linguistic wisdom with a gotcha letter to the Times. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time marks the publication of Safire's sixteenth book on language. This collection is a classic to be read, re-read, enjoyed and fought over. Fans, critics and fellow linguists wait with bated (from the French abattre "to beat down") breath for each new anthology -- and, like its predecessors, this one is bound to satisfy and delight. Safire finds fodder for his columns in politics and current events, as well as in science, technology, entertainment and daily life. The self-proclaimed card-carrying language maven and pop grammarian is not above tackling his own linguistic blunders as he detects language trends and tracks words, phrases and clichés to their source. Scholarly, entertaining and thoughtful, Safire's critical observations about language and slanguage are at once provocative and enlightening. Safire is America's go-to guy when it comes to language, and he has included sharp and passionately opinionated letters from readers across the English-speaking world who have been unable to resist picking up a pen to put the maven himself in his place or to offer alternate interpretations, additional examples, amusing anecdotes or just props. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time is a fascinating, learned and piquant look at the oddities and foibles that find their way into the English language. Exposing linguistic hooey and rigamarole and filled with Safire's trademark wisdom, this book has a place on the desk or bedside table of all who share his profound love of the English language -- as well as his penchant for asking "What does that mean?" Or, "Wassat?" This new collection is sure to delight readers, writers and word lovers everywhere and spark the interest of anyone who has ever wondered, "Where did the phrase 'brazen hussy' come from?"

Vocabulary Muscle Choosing The Right Words

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Author : Mary F. Burke
language : en
Publisher: Teaching and Learning Company
Release Date : 2008-09-01

Vocabulary Muscle Choosing The Right Words written by Mary F. Burke and has been published by Teaching and Learning Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-01 with Education categories.

Build your classroom into a winning team of writers. This packet, which focuses on the importance of choosing the right word, is full of writing strategies and practice items and will help you coach your young writers to become more confident authors.

Bringing Words To Life

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Author : Isabel L. Beck
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 2013-01-31

Bringing Words To Life written by Isabel L. Beck and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-31 with Education categories.

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K–3.

Vocabulary Instruction

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Author : Edward J. Kame'enui
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 2012-03-28

Vocabulary Instruction written by Edward J. Kame'enui and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.

Spin Sucks

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Author : Gini Dietrich
language : en
Publisher: Que Publishing
Release Date : 2014-02-20

Spin Sucks written by Gini Dietrich and has been published by Que Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-20 with Business & Economics categories.

Unleash Your Secret Weapon for Restoring Trust: Open, Honest Communications! Most PR books tell you how to “spin” your message. People are sick of that! Spin Sucks will teach you how to communicate honestly, responsibly, openly, and authentically…and truly earn the trust of your customers, stakeholders, investors, and communities. Top PR thought leader and blogger Gini Dietrich runs the number one PR blog in the world, spinsucks.com, where she shares cutting-edge tips and tools for effective, ethical communications. Now, she’s integrated all she’s learned into a complete, actionable guide for every business leader who understands there are new rules to communications, but don’t know what to do. No matter what your organization does, Dietrich will help you: Share your story more powerfully—without sex, extortion, or “truth-stretching” Humanize your organization, even if you don’t have outsized personalities Tell the truth, using the best techniques honed by centuries of storytellers Overcome whisper campaigns, anonymous attackers, and trolls Create fresh, honest content that’s compelling to both humans and Google Systematically prepare yourself to engage more successfully online Clarify and close gaps between your message and your customer’s perception Celebrate your brand ambassadors Master seven steps for handling online criticism, and transforming critics into fans Keep others from stealing your great content Learn actionable lessons from others’ successes (and failures) Develop more positive, productive agency (or client) relationships Converge paid, owned, earned, and shared media—and get more value from all of them spinsucks.com

The Right Word

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Author : Robert Wilks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

The Right Word written by Robert Wilks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with English language categories.

Enlarges vocabulary, enhances critical thinking skills and expands knowledge to help ensure academic success.