Shades of Meaning : Reflections on the Use, Misuse and Abuse of English by Samuel R. Levin (1998, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAvalon Publishing
ISBN-100813390281
ISBN-139780813390284
eBay Product ID (ePID)390601
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NameShades of Meaning : Reflections on the Use, Misuse and Abuse of English
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGrammar & Punctuation, General
Publication Year1998
TypeNot Available
AuthorSamuel R. Levin
Subject AreaRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN97-048286
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal428.1
Intended AudienceTrade
Synopsis"Much as we speak of junk food, junk bonds, and junk mail to describe commodities that lack substance or fail in their functions, Samuel Levin argues that we are currently beset by a new category of "j", Much as we speak of junk food, junk bonds, and junk mail to describe commodities that lack substance or fail in their functions, Samuel Levin argues that we are currently beset by a new category of "junkspeak." Motivated by a psychological desire to sound more sophisticated, people everywhere are filling their speech and writing with linguistic faux pas that hinder effective communication. Shades of Meaning is a handy guide to words and expressions that are frequently misused by even the most articulate and intelligent users of English. Levin brings to bear an enormous learning in describing not only the distinctions among frequently misused terms but also the linguistic roots of those distinctions and the psychological factors that motivate our errors.The book contains an alphabetized list of articles, most of which explain the subtle semantic distinctions between pairs of words that are often confused. Levin examines word pairs such as illumine/illuminate, partly/partially, unsatisfied/dissatisfied, flaunt/flout, and continual/continuous. Through the use of concise and witty examples, Levin makes these subtle differences clear. Other articles treat grammar and syntax that trip up even the most skilled writers and speakers. In addition, Levin introduces relevant aspects of etymology and the historical development of the language. Shades of Meaning is a small gem that will take its place in the library of classic reference works.
LC Classification NumberPE1460.L43 1998
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