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Words: Their Use And Abuse

Words: Their Use And Abuse

Mathews, William

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ISBN10: 1163111201
ISBN13: 9781163111208
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Words: Their Use and Abuse is a comprehensive guide to the English language, written by William Mathews. The book covers a wide range of topics related to words, including their origins, meanings, and usage. It explores the ways in which words can be used effectively and how they can be misused or abused. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of language. The first section covers the basics of grammar and syntax, providing readers with a solid foundation in the rules of English. The second section delves into the nuances of language, exploring the subtle differences between words and their meanings. The third section focuses on the power of words, discussing the ways in which language can be used to persuade, influence, and manipulate. The fourth section examines the ways in which language can be misused, such as through propaganda, hate speech, and other forms of verbal abuse. Throughout the book, Mathews provides numerous examples of good and bad language use, as well as exercises and activities to help readers improve their own language skills. Words: Their Use and Abuse is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and better understand the power of language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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