Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases by Grenville Kleiser
"Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases" by Grenville Kleiser is a practical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, providing readers with a vast collection of expressive phrases designed to enhance their vocabulary and improve their ability to speak and write effectively. The book aims to equip individuals with the means to articulate their thoughts clearly and persuasively, making it an invaluable resource for communicators in variousfields. The opening of the text introduces the author and outlines the book's purpose, emphasizing the importance of mastering language for effective communication. Kleiser highlights that the right choice of words can deeply influence how ideas are conveyed and received. He discusses the value of phrases in enriching speech and literature, stressing the need for continuous practice and study to attain fluency and precision in language. This early section also sets the stage for the extensive list of phrases that follows, focusing on their contextual application in everyday communication, literature, and public speaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kleiser, Grenville, 1868-1953 |
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| Title | Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases A Practical Handbook Of Pertinent Expressions, Striking Similes, Literary, Commercial, Conversational, And Oratorical Terms, For The Embellishment Of Speech And Literature, And The Improvement Of The Vocabulary Of Those Persons Who Read, Write, And Speak English |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kostuch |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Terms and phrases |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18362 |
| Release Date | May 10, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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