The Glamour of Grammar
A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English
By Roy Peter Clark | Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
About the book
Early in the history of English, the words \"grammar\" and \"glamour\" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to\"live inside the language\" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
Editions of The Glamour of Grammar
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- ISBN 9780316089067
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Early in the history of English, the words \"grammar\" and \"glamour\" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to\"live inside the language\" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
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What is The Glamour of Grammar about?
Early in the history of English, the words \"grammar\" and \"glamour\" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to\"live inside the language\" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Glamour of Grammar?
Language and Linguistics > Language teaching and learning > Language teaching and learning material and coursework > Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
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Roy Peter Clark
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The Glamour of Grammar is available as ebook(ISBN 9780316089067)
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