The Art Of Punctuation

Author : Noah Lukeman
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780191630378

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The Art of Punctuation by Noah Lukeman Pdf

Punctuation can make all the difference between a good piece of writing and a superb piece of writing. In The Art of Punctuation, Noah Lukeman explores and demystifies each punctuation mark in turn. From the punchiness of the full stop to the unacknowledged flexibility of the question mark, the manifold powers of punctuation are revealed in this practical yet engaging guide. All kinds of writers will find invaluable tips to help improve their clarity of thinking and expression of ideas. The Art of Punctuation will teach writers how to use punctuation to the greatest effect, regardless of the context in which they are writing. Real examples from all types of well-known writers past and present are used to illustrate specific points. Each chapter also contains practical exercises to help writers get to grips with their own writing following the advice given in the book, making it ideal of use alongside creative writing courses and for teachers. Written by a well-known and respected author of books on creative writing, The Art of Punctuation is the essential guide to using punctuation creatively and effectively.

Author : Noah Lukeman
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780393072327

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A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Punctuation by Noah Lukeman Pdf

"Takes the straitjacket off punctuation…Lukeman's wit and insight make this an instant classic." —M. J. Rose The first practical and accessible guide to the art of punctuation for creative writers. Punctuation reveals the writer: haphazard commas, for example, reveal haphazard thinking; clear, lucid breaks reveal clear, lucid thinking. Punctuation can be used to teach the writer how to think and how to write. This short, practical book shows authors the benefits that can be reaped from mastering punctuation: the art of style, sentence length, meaning, and economy of words. There are full-length chapters devoted to the period, the comma, the semicolon, the colon, quotation marks, the dash and parentheses, the paragraph and section break, and a cumulative chapter on integrating them all into "The Symphony of Punctuation." Filled with exercises and examples from literary masters (Why did Poe and Melville rely on the semicolon? Why did Hemingway embrace the period?), A Dash of Style is interactive, highly engaging, and a necessity for creative writers as well as for anyone looking to make punctuation their friend instead of their mysterious foe.

Author : Jennifer DeVere Brody
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 0822342359

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Punctuation by Jennifer DeVere Brody Pdf

Punctuation offers playful interpretations of punctuation in relation to aesthetics, performance, and experimental art.

Author : Philip Cowell,Caz Hildebrand
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780525573562

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This Is Me, Period. by Philip Cowell,Caz Hildebrand Pdf

The elements of style like you've never seen them before Explore the personalities of the punctuation marks we use every day with this bold, typographic journey through grammar. Each chapter in This is Me, Period introduces one of the major pieces of punctuation and all of its idiosyncracies, including: The dashing em dash— So-called "quotation marks" The colon: and on and on The shouty exclamation! The three dots of . . . (Don't forget the brackets) And even more As charming as it is educational, This is Me, Period helps you understand sentence structure in a novel way that keeps you turning the pages for more.

Author : Noah Lukeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0195686896

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The Art Of Punctuation-First Edition by Noah Lukeman Pdf

Author : Cecelia Watson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780062853073

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Semicolon by Cecelia Watson Pdf

“Delightful.” —Mary Norris, The New Yorker A page-turning, existential romp through the life and times of the world’s most polarizing punctuation mark The semicolon. Stephen King, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and Orwell detest it. Herman Melville, Henry James, and Rebecca Solnit love it. But why? When is it effective? Have we been misusing it? Should we even care? In Semicolon, Cecelia Watson charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation mark, which for years was the trendiest one in the world of letters. But in the nineteenth century, as grammar books became all the rage, the rules of how we use language became both stricter and more confusing, with the semicolon a prime victim. Taking us on a breezy journey through a range of examples—from Milton’s manuscripts to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letters from Birmingham Jail” to Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep—Watson reveals how traditional grammar rules make us less successful at communicating with each other than we’d think. Even the most die-hard grammar fanatics would be better served by tossing the rule books and learning a better way to engage with language. Through her rollicking biography of the semicolon, Watson writes a guide to grammar that explains why we don’t need guides at all, and refocuses our attention on the deepest, most primary value of language: true communication.

Author : Christian Morgenstern,Sirish Rao
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09
Category : English language
ISBN : 9383145242

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In the Land of Punctuation by Christian Morgenstern,Sirish Rao Pdf

First published in 1905, German poet Christian Morgenstern's piece is a darkly comic linguistic caprice. Illustrated with punctuation marks, the text is a romp, and yet the political undertones are unmistakable, suggesting systems of menacing control.

Author : Stephanie Morrill,Jill Williamson,Shannon Dittemore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732880824

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Go Teen Writers by Stephanie Morrill,Jill Williamson,Shannon Dittemore Pdf

You have a story to tell, don't you? Or maybe you simply want to try your hand at fiction writing. Perhaps you've given it your best effort, but simply didn't have enough tools in your tool box to finish that first draft. Wherever you're at with this novel-writing thing, popular bloggers Stephanie Morrill, Jill Williamson, and Shannon Dittemore totally understand. They know it's hard to finish a first draft. To stay motivated until the end. To feel like a "real" writer. They know because they've been there too. In Go Teen Writers: Write Your Novel, you'll learn: There is no such thing as one right way to write a novel. How to take an idea and give it a beginning, middle, and end. What story structure means and how it strengthens a book. Different approaches to plotting a novel. How to develop characters worth reading about. Strategies for creating memorable storyworlds and settings. What theme is and how to use it to enrich your story. What to do when your first draft is finished. There's no doubt about it. Learning to write a novel from beginning to end is a challenge. But with this book as your guide, you'll see that when you're in possession of the right tools, you're capable of finishing what you start. You'll be empowered and encouraged-as if you had a writing coach (or three!) sitting alongside you.

Author : Caz Hildebrand,Philip Cowell
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781846149870

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This Is Me, Full Stop. by Caz Hildebrand,Philip Cowell Pdf

From the cutting-edge London design agency Here Design - writer and poet Philip Cowell, and award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand, author of The Herbarium, this playful, original, beautifully designed book brings to life the punctuation marks we use every day, including: The dashing dash - So-called "quotation marks" The colon: and on and on. The shouty exclamation! The three dots of... (Not forgetting the brackets) And even more

Author : Rene J. Cappon
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780465004027

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The Associated Press Guide To Punctuation by Rene J. Cappon Pdf

More people write for the Associated Press than for any other news service, and more writers take their style and word-usage cues from this world-famous institution than from any other journalism source. In the no-nonsense, authoritative tradition of the best-selling AP Stylebook, the top editors at the AP have now written the definitive guide to punctuation. From the when and how of the ampersand to the rules for dashes, slashes, and brackets; from the correct moment for the overused exclamation point to the rules of engagement for the semicolon, The AP Guide to Punctuation is an invaluable and easy-to-use guide to the most important aspect of clear and persuasive writing.

Author : Franz Hartmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Astrology
ISBN : OXFORD:590466495

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The principles of astrological geomancy, the art of divining by punctuation by Franz Hartmann Pdf

Author : Robert Vescio
Publisher : EK Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 192582084X

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The Art of Words by Robert Vescio Pdf

Words are everywhere! Come on this lively adventure to learn more about how they can be shortened, extended, and even switched around. Meet ugly words, colourful words, and words that just need a friend. The Art of Words is a unique, fun and interactive story about the magic of words. Two children and their adorable dog are illustrated playfully interacting with letters and words, and discovering myriad word functions and capabilities. Typography is a major feature and each page shows words that are scaled, coloured, and positioned to enhance their meaning and reflect the interplay of their verbal and visual aspects. At only 100 words, this 'language through adventure' book is intended to excite young children about language, especially the joy of words and their capabilities. Visually, it depicts an imaginative natural world with abundant greenery, stars, animals and flowers, and children engaging in sports, adventure and STEM! The illustrations aim to embrace and depict diversity in gender and race and cater to varied literacy levels. The font choices are simple and clear, to ensure beginning readers can engage confidently. Children, parents, carers and teachers alike will delight in this quirky celebration of the joy and power of words. Readers will come to appreciate the joy of making stories from words, and will be reminded that even books that teach can be fun!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:651742221

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The Art of Writing and Speaking the English Language by Anonim Pdf

Author : Keith Houston
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780393064421

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Shady Characters: The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, and Other Typographical Marks by Keith Houston Pdf

Revealing the secret history of punctuation, this tour of two thousand years of the written word, from ancient Greece to the Internet, explores the parallel histories of language and typography throughout the world and across time.

Author : William H. Gass
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780804150934

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Finding a Form by William H. Gass Pdf

From the author of The Tunnel comes a new collection of essays, his first in eight years, on art, writing, nature and culture. This book is by one of the most important and briliant thinkers at work today.