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When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse

Name: When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse
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Book Synopsis: What do you get when you mix nine parts of speech, one great writer, and generous dashes of insight, humor, and irreverence? One phenomenally entertaining language book.

In his waggish yet authoritative book, Ben Yagoda has managed to undo the dark work of legions of English teachers and libraries of dusty grammar texts. Not since School House Rock have adjectives, adverbs, articles, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs been explored with such infectious exuberance.

Read If You Catch an Adjective, Kill It and:

Learn how to write better with classic advice from writers such as Mark Twain (“If you catch an adjective, kill it”), Stephen King (“I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs”), and Gertrude Stein (“Nouns . . . are completely not interesting”).
Marvel at how a single word can shift from adverb (“I did okay”), to adjective (“It was an okay movie”), to interjection (“Okay!”), to noun (“I gave my okay”), to verb (“Who okayed this?”), depending on its use.
Avoid the pretentious preposition at, a favorite of real estate developers (e.g., “The Shoppes at White Plains”).
Laugh when Yagoda says he “shall call anyone a dork to the end of his days” who insists on maintaining the distinction between shall and will.
Read, and discover a book whose pop culture references, humorous asides, and bracing doses of discernment and common sense convey Yagoda’s unique sense of the “beauty, the joy, the artistry, and the fun of language.”

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Are you tired of dry, boring grammar books that make you want to doze off? Look no further! When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse is a language book like no other. Written by the witty and insightful Ben Yagoda, this book is guaranteed to entertain and educate.

Yagoda breaks free from the traditional approach of grammar textbooks and presents the parts of speech in a way that is engaging and memorable. With references to well-known writers such as Mark Twain and Stephen King, you'll learn valuable tips and techniques to improve your writing. From the simple rule of "killing" adjectives to the secrets behind the versatile use of a single word, this book will revolutionize the way you think about language.

But it's not just about grammar; it's about having fun with language! Yagoda's humorous asides and pop culture references will have you laughing out loud as you discover the beauty and artistry of words. Whether you're an aspiring writer or just someone who wants to brush up on their language skills, this book is a must-read.

Don't miss out on this language extravaganza! Join the thousands of readers who have already embraced the joyful journey of mastering the parts of speech. Start exploring the world of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and more with When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse. Your writing will never be the same again.

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