ISBN: 9798304207461 - similes and metaphors for advanced learners (advanced english) (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SIMILES & METAPHORS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO VIVID LANGUAGEMake your writing more memorable and precise.This 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.What you'll learn- How similes and metaphors work (and when each is stronger)- Ways to build fresh images and avoid overused comparisons- How to match tone and register for different audiences (creative, academic, business)- Techniques for developing extended metaphors and controlling cohesion- Editing skills to spot mixed metaphors and unclear imageryHow the book works- Short, engaging readings that showcase figurative language in context- Clear explanations with examples and quick 'use / avoid' notes- Origins & etymology boxes that reveal where expressions come from- Practical exercises and creative prompts to apply what you've learned- Reusable phrase frames you can adapt to your own topicsWhat's inside- Thematic chapters (e.g., Emotions - Relationships - Ambition - Nature & Weather - Time & Growth - Conflict & Cooperation - Work & Study)- Model paragraphs with margin notes showing why the comparisons work- Checklists for revising imagery (precision, originality, tone, coherence)- A mini phrasebank of versatile simile/metaphor patternsWho it's for- Writers, students, teachers, and presenters who want clearer, more engaging language- English learners (upper-beginner to advanced) looking to sound natural and expressiveUnlock the power of comparison-so your ideas land clearly, stick in the reader's mind, and feel truly your own.…