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Writing is not like chemical engineering. The figures of speech should not be learned the same way as the periodic table of elements. This is because figures of speech are not about hypothetical structures in things, but about real potentialities within language and within ourselves. The 'figurings' of speech reveal the apparently limitless plasticity of language itself. We are inescapably confronted with the intoxicating possibility that we can make language do for us almost anything we want. Or at least a Shakespeare can. The figures of speech help to see how he does it, and how we might.Therefore, in the chapters presented in this volume, the quotations from Shakespeare, the Bible, and other sources are not presented to exemplify the definitions. Rather, the definitions are presented to lead to the quotations. And the quotations are there to show us how to do with language what we have not done before. They are there for imitation.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Figures of Speech'? A: 'Figures of Speech' explores the use of language in a creative context, emphasizing how figures of speech can enhance writing by unlocking the potential of language.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Figures of Speech'? A: The author of 'Figures of Speech' is Arthur Quinn.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Figures of Speech' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Figures of Speech' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Figures of Speech'? A: 'Figures of Speech' contains 112 pages.
- Q: When was 'Figures of Speech' published? A: 'Figures of Speech' was published on November 1, 1995.
- Q: What genre does 'Figures of Speech' belong to? A: 'Figures of Speech' falls under the category of Literature & Fiction.
- Q: Is 'Figures of Speech' suitable for beginners in writing? A: 'Figures of Speech' is suitable for anyone interested in enhancing their writing skills, including beginners looking to understand the use of language.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from 'Figures of Speech'? A: 'Figures of Speech' teaches how to effectively use figures of speech in writing, drawing on examples from Shakespeare and other sources to illustrate key concepts.
- Q: Is this book a single edition or part of a series? A: 'Figures of Speech' is a single edition, specifically the first edition.