New Oxford Rhyming DictionaryNew Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
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Current format, Unknown, 2012, 2nd ed., No Longer Available. Offered in 0 more formatsFrom writing poems to writing birthday cards, and from the garrett to the classroom, the New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary has what every writer (or budding writer) needs. It contains rhymes for over 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English.The organization and layout are remarkably clear, making it easy to find the rhymes you're looking for. Words are grouped clearly by sound and there is also a complete A-Z index to help you quickly navigate to the relevant section. In-text notes offer tips on using rhymes effectively, makesuggestions for expanding the rhyming lists included in the book, and give examples of how poets past and present have used rhyme.The fascinating introduction by Professor John Lennard offers a brief outline of rhyming in its literary and historical contexts, and gives further advice on creative writing. This new edition includes over 200 words added to the Oxford Dictionary of English since the publication of the lastedition, including iPod, Americano, and vuvuzela. The New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary is a must-have tool for poets, lyricists, and writers of all kinds, as well as a delight for everyone who likes to play with words.
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- Upton, Clive, 1946-
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- Oxford, [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
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