The Ear Is Human
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Book Overview
Appraise or apprise? Carat or karat? Vocal cord or vocal chord? Which of us has not erred in the use of homophones, those trickers that have similar sounds but different meanings? Quick to the rescue... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0836212584
ISBN13:9780836212587
Release Date:January 1985
Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Length:119 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 8.3"
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A Grate Book!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Kilpatrick provides a selection of homophones and other words that lend themselves to confusion. Most of the book is concerned with authors choosing the wrong word based on its pronunciation. Each case is presented with at least one example drawn from newspapers or other popular sources. He writes with wit and not a trace of humbleness as he points out the mistakes in others. This isn't a technical book but rather a delight to read while being educational at the same time.
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