Download or read book To the Point A Dictionary of Concise Writing written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to writing succinctly. Who doesn’t hate wading through wordy paragraphs? Unfortunately, many writers don’t realize when they are padding their sentences and obscuring their meaning. Enter To the Point, the essential guide to writing succinctly. Featuring hundreds of new entries, this freshly updated edition is complete with: • A guide to the basics of writing concisely, including how to reduce the number of words in a phrase, substitute a single word for a phrase, and delete extraneous words and phrases. • The "Dictionary of Concise Writing," which gives concise alternatives to thousands of wordy phrases. Language expert Robert Hartwell Fiske uses each wordy phrase in a sentence and then rewrites or deletes the phrase entirely to show how the sentence can be improved. • The brand new "Guide to Obfuscation: A Reverse Dictionary," which helps writers build a more pithy vocabulary. To the Point is the perfect reference book for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively through clear and beautiful writing.
Download or read book The Dictionary of Concise Writing written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by Marion Street Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to clean, strong prose that lists thousands of common, wordy phrases that too many writers rely on, and offers concise alternatives.
Download or read book The Dictionary of Concise Writing written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2006 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic writing guidelines, tips on reducing wordiness, and a dictionary of phrases and their alternatives.
Download or read book Guide to Concise Writing written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by MacMillan Reference Library. This book was released on 1990 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the trend in writing shifts even more toward sharp, accurate sentences, there are growing numbers of people who need help getting their point across clearly and effectively.
Download or read book The Writer s Digest Dictionary of Concise Writing written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who writes for others to read, this is an essential reference. Author Robert Hartwell Fiske spotlights say-nothing phrases that have waddled into common usage. Fiske shows how to make fat-free sentences--lean, clean, quick, and clear--with a stroke of the blue (or red) pencil or delete key. Includes a dictionary of wordy phrases with cocise alternatives.
Download or read book To the Point A Dictionary of Concise Writing written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to writing succinctly. Who doesn’t hate wading through wordy paragraphs? Unfortunately, many writers don’t realize when they are padding their sentences and obscuring their meaning. Enter To the Point, the essential guide to writing succinctly. Featuring hundreds of new entries, this freshly updated edition is complete with: • A guide to the basics of writing concisely, including how to reduce the number of words in a phrase, substitute a single word for a phrase, and delete extraneous words and phrases. • The "Dictionary of Concise Writing," which gives concise alternatives to thousands of wordy phrases. Language expert Robert Hartwell Fiske uses each wordy phrase in a sentence and then rewrites or deletes the phrase entirely to show how the sentence can be improved. • The brand new "Guide to Obfuscation: A Reverse Dictionary," which helps writers build a more pithy vocabulary. To the Point is the perfect reference book for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively through clear and beautiful writing.
Download or read book The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book CONCISE DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH COMBINED IDIOMS PHRASES PROBERBS SIMILIES written by EDITORIAL BOARD and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Writing Public Prose written by Robert M. Knight and published by Marion Street Press. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering aspiring authors dependable skills beyond the high school classroom, this reference covers the essentials of composing superior prose. Clear instructions on all aspects are featured, including approaching a topic, penning a solid introduction, bringing a story together, and editing for precision. Guaranteed to make every word count and maintain an appropriate energy level, this expert handbook is also filled with real-world examples of published writing—both good and bad—providing quick and humorous advice for all writers looking to showcase their work in speeches, broadcasting, or on the internet.
Download or read book The Concise Oxford Dictionary written by C. Soanes and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Robert Hartwell Fiske s Dictionary of Unendurable English written by Robert Hartwell Fiske and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive disctionary of common misusages illustrates the right way and the wrong way to use language and explores why dictionaries do not always provide the correct meaning or usage of a word.
Download or read book Merriam Webster s Concise Handbook for Writers written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to improving writing skills that includes information on style, composition, punctuation, copyediting, and other related topics.
Download or read book Bryson s Dictionary for Writers and Editors written by Bill Bryson and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers. What is the singular form of graffiti? From what mythological figure is the word “tantalize” derived? One of the English language’s most skilled writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. Covering spelling, capitalization, plurals, hyphens, abbreviations, and foreign names and phrases, Bryson’s Dictionary for Writers and Editors will be an indispensable companion for all who care enough about our language not to maul, misuse, or contort it. As Bill Bryson notes, “English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense.” This dictionary is an essential guide to the wonderfully disordered thing that is the English language.
Download or read book Concise Dictionary of Phrases written by EDITORIAL BOARD and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe written by John D. Nichols and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Presented in Ojibwe-English and English-Ojibwe sections, this dictionary spells words to reflect their actual pronunciation with a direct match between the letters used and the speech sounds of Ojibwe. Containing more than 7,000 of the most frequently used Ojibwe words."--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Holman Concise Bible Dictionary written by Holman Bible Publishers and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holman Concise Bible Dictionary is the right resource when you just want the basics about a certain subject in Scripture. It easily covers all the traditional Bible dictionary topics-summaries of books in the Bible, major characters, places, animals, plants, etc.-with clarity and convenience. Plus, the volume features more than 2,800 articles on a variety of contemporary topics, including abortion, assisted suicide, child abuse, birth control, credit cards, animal rights, career, and dinosaurs. In all, this book offers more than 4,000 entries.
Download or read book Collins Concise English Dictionary written by Collins Dictionaries and published by Collins Educational. This book was released on 2012 with total page 1984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pioneers in dictionary publishing for over 175 years, Collins are now proud to offer the Concise English Dictionary in print and online. The eighth edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, and regions. Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study. Have confidence - comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need Get it right - language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use. Get there fast - clear layout with colour. Find out more - thousands of entries for people and places.
