Name: The ABC of Style: A Guide to Plain English - Books n Bobs
Brand: Rudolf Flesch
SKU: 70427899
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Do you find yourself saying "endeavor" when you simply mean "try?" Or "elucidate" when you mean "explain?" Or "herewith" when you mean "here?" Do you know the difference between: dilemma and problem? which and that? e.g. and I.e.? historic and historical? How many times have you written: nagging backache, mystique, in depth, edifice, and avid?

In these times of psychobabble and disserta- tionese the reissuing of Dr. Flesch's refreshing and convenient guide offers Invaluable ald to those seeking to avoid the pedantic, trite, pom- pous, and verbose in writing. Dr. Flesch deals with style in the literary sense, that is, with the choice of the best word. Hundreds of alphabetically ar- ranged entries, Incorporating contrasting exam- ples of verbally "overweight" terms and phrases drawn from printed sources such as newspapers and magazines with Dr. Flesch's suggested alter- natives, Illustrate how to write lean and straight- forward prose. This practical and easy-to-use reference book is essential to all those striving for clarity, simplicity, and ease In writing.

ISBN:0060800836

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Weight	180 g
Dimensions	177 × 105 × 18 mm
Publisher	Perennial Library
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Language	English
Book Condition	Acceptable
Published Year	1980
Goodreads Rating	3.67
No. of Pages	303
Book Author	Rudolf Flesch
ISBN	0060800836

The ABC of Style: A Guide to Plain English

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