Junk English 2
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Book Overview
Junk English 2 combines basic advice -- peppered with contemporary examples of alarmingly common verbal atrocities -- with entertaining invective. Based on the author's uncounted hours of exposure to infomercials, ads, and other dubious cultural forms, the book covers topics like "parasitic intensifiers," "-ize verbs," and the dreaded "weasel words." "Useless cabooses" -- as well as frequently abused words like "focus," "factor," and "process" -- are examined and put in their proper place, as are the seemingly unstoppable impulses toward vagueness and euphemisms. Written so that the ordinary writer and speaker of English can readily see the manipulations of language, especially in the post-9/11 era, Junk English 2 is useful as a quick reference, a source for further exploration, and a fun read. The book is arranged alphabetically, like a dictionary, providing a compendium of frequently abused words and suggested alternates.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0922233276
ISBN13:9780922233274
Release Date:September 2004
Publisher:Blast Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.44 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.3"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
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A worthy sequal
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Have you ever listened to an advertisement, politician, or pundit and wondered, "Is that even a word?" English is an ever-evolving language, however, like organic evolution, some things just don't work. Ken Smith eagerly points out these detrimental mutations of the English language. While the book is a pleasurable and informative read, Mr. Smith can be a bit pretentious and politically biased with his examples.
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