{"product_id":"similes-and-metaphors-for-advanced-learners-paperback","title":"Similes and metaphors for advanced learners - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLouis Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIMILES \u0026amp; METAPHORS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO VIVID LANGUAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake your writing more memorable and precise.\u003cbr\u003eThis book shows you how to use similes and metaphors with confidence-when to choose each, how to avoid clichés, and how to craft fresh, effective comparisons for stories, essays, speeches, and everyday communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow similes and metaphors work (and when each is stronger)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWays to build fresh images and avoid overused comparisons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to match tone and register for different audiences (creative, academic, business)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechniques for developing extended metaphors and controlling cohesion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEditing skills to spot mixed metaphors and unclear imagery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the book works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort, engaging readings that showcase figurative language in context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear explanations with examples and quick \"use \/ avoid\" notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; etymology boxes that reveal where expressions come from\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical exercises and creative prompts to apply what you've learned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReusable phrase frames you can adapt to your own topics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThematic chapters (e.g., Emotions - Relationships - Ambition - Nature \u0026amp; Weather - Time \u0026amp; Growth - Conflict \u0026amp; Cooperation - Work \u0026amp; Study)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModel paragraphs with margin notes showing why the comparisons work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChecklists for revising imagery (precision, originality, tone, coherence)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mini phrasebank of versatile simile\/metaphor patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriters, students, teachers, and presenters who want clearer, more engaging language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish learners (upper-beginner to advanced) looking to sound natural and expressive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlock the power of comparison-so your ideas land clearly, stick in the reader's mind, and feel truly your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67981737132339,"sku":"9798304207461","price":27.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/qpwm4sLTAt9798304207461.webp?v=1794563486","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/similes-and-metaphors-for-advanced-learners-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}