The Right Word: A Writer's Toolkit of Grammar, Vocabulary and Literary Terms
- ISBN-10
- 1472986962
- ISBN-13
- 9781472986962
- Series
- The Right Word
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 400
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-04-15
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Author
- Bloomsbury Publishing
Description
This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.
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