Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes
Title | Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes PDF eBook |
Author | Oxford University Press, |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 413 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9780192806369 |
From writing poems to writing birthday cards, and from the garret to the classroom, the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes has what every writer (or budding writer) needs. It contains 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English. The organization and layout areremarkably clear, making the volume very easy to use; there is also a complete index. In-text notes offer tips on using rhymes effectively, make suggestions for expanding the rhyming lists included in the book, and give examples of how poets, past and present, have used rhyme. The wide-ranging andaccessible introduction offers a brief outline of rhyming in its literary and historical contexts, and gives further advice on creative writing. The design is contemporary and clear, making the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes simple to navigate. This is a must-have tool for writers of all kinds and a superb reference for English teachers, as well as being a delight for everyone who likes to play with words.
New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
Title | New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 447 |
Release | 2012-07-19 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0199652465 |
This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include a complete index, in-text notes, examples, creative writing tips, and a fascinating introduction giving a brief outline of the history of rhyming. A must-have for all writers.
Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary
Title | Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Sue Young |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN | 9780439796422 |
The new edition of the SCHOLASTIC RHYMING DICTIONARY has been completely redesigned to become a kid-friendly resource for finding that perfect rhyme, whether for poetry, prose, song writing, etc. Organized by vowel sounds and final syllables, this illustrated rhyming dictionary uses its own easy-to-use, accurate pronunciation system. The student writer looks up the ending sound of a word, which is listed alphabetically, and finds a list of matching rhymes ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary to modern slang. The list includes appropriate words with the same ending sound, regardless of the spelling. An introduction includes the basics of listening for rhyme, with emphasis on sounds, stressed syllables, and different spellings of same sounds.
Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
Title | Oxford Rhyming Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Clive Upton |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 666 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
For songwriters and poets, copywriters and students, this is the perfect reference for all would-be versifiers in search of an elusive rhyme.
Manipulus Vocabulorum
Title | Manipulus Vocabulorum PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Levins |
Publisher | |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 1867 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
A Dictionary of English Rhyming Slangs
Title | A Dictionary of English Rhyming Slangs PDF eBook |
Author | Antonio Lillo |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter |
Pages | 1392 |
Release | 2019-07-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9783110655889 |
The Dictionary of English Rhyming Slangs is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of rhyming slangs in the anglophone world. With a scope ranging from the 1830s to the current decade, this prodigious collection of over 9,000 headwords reveals the
Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary
Title | Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Clement Wood |
Publisher | MacMillan Publishing Company |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN | 9780028626260 |
"Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary is the most accurate and contemporary rhyming dictionary today. Thousands of words are categorized and cross-referenced into 1,500 phonetically correct rhyming groups. These groups make finding the exact rhyme you want fast and easy." "Clement Wood's concise and witty guidelines for the effective use of rhyme are now thoroughly updated to include both poetry and song. New examples span classical and modern verse, from sonnets to rap. Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary is the ideal companion for students, songwriters, jingle writers, poets, and performance artists."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved