Author: Charles Francis Richardson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
A Study of English Rhyme
Author: Charles Francis Richardson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Studies in English Rhymes from Surrey to Pope
Author: Henry Cecil Wyld
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Rhymes and Rhythm
Author: Michael Vaughan-Rees
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859645284
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Rhymes and Rhythm: A poem-based course for English pronunciation Rhymes and Rhythm provides targeted pronunciation and listening practice through the medium of verse. Featuring lively, engaging poems ranging from limericks to raps, it offers an innovative and effective way for students of English to improve their understanding, and to be better understood. Focusing on areas such as syllable length, linking, weak forms and stress placement, tasks and poems allow students to practise the understanding and production of fast, natural speech. A key to the tasks is included. The accompanying CD-ROM contains detailed notes for teachers and ideas for additional activities, as well as extra material in the form of clearly presented complementary visuals. ‘Pronunciation is woefully neglected in all mainstream language courses but it is the one area in which we can have lots of fun with patterning of sounds in a way which is acceptable even to teenagers and adults. The only book which I know that has systematically tried to do this is the wonderful Rhymes and Rhythm […]' - David A. Hill, ‘Language Play and Creative Language Learning’ Key Features CD-ROM containing extensive material for teacher use, including visuals for OHTs or interactive whiteboards; suggestions for using the visuals; ideas for pronunciation lessons and games and ideas for other follow-up activities vocabulary notes audio material on DVD uses a variety of different types of poem can be used by learners of most ages and capabilities
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859645284
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Rhymes and Rhythm: A poem-based course for English pronunciation Rhymes and Rhythm provides targeted pronunciation and listening practice through the medium of verse. Featuring lively, engaging poems ranging from limericks to raps, it offers an innovative and effective way for students of English to improve their understanding, and to be better understood. Focusing on areas such as syllable length, linking, weak forms and stress placement, tasks and poems allow students to practise the understanding and production of fast, natural speech. A key to the tasks is included. The accompanying CD-ROM contains detailed notes for teachers and ideas for additional activities, as well as extra material in the form of clearly presented complementary visuals. ‘Pronunciation is woefully neglected in all mainstream language courses but it is the one area in which we can have lots of fun with patterning of sounds in a way which is acceptable even to teenagers and adults. The only book which I know that has systematically tried to do this is the wonderful Rhymes and Rhythm […]' - David A. Hill, ‘Language Play and Creative Language Learning’ Key Features CD-ROM containing extensive material for teacher use, including visuals for OHTs or interactive whiteboards; suggestions for using the visuals; ideas for pronunciation lessons and games and ideas for other follow-up activities vocabulary notes audio material on DVD uses a variety of different types of poem can be used by learners of most ages and capabilities
Rhyme's Reason
Author: John Hollander
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300088329
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
In his classic text, 'Rhyme’s reason', the distinguished poet and critic John Hollander surveys the schemes, patterns, and forms of English verse, illustrating each variation with an original and witty self-descriptive example. In this substantially expanded and revised edition, Hollander adds a section of examples taken from centuries of poetry that exhibit the patterns he has described.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300088329
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
In his classic text, 'Rhyme’s reason', the distinguished poet and critic John Hollander surveys the schemes, patterns, and forms of English verse, illustrating each variation with an original and witty self-descriptive example. In this substantially expanded and revised edition, Hollander adds a section of examples taken from centuries of poetry that exhibit the patterns he has described.
Cradle and All
Author: Lucy Rollin
Publisher: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This fascinating examination of the pervasive influence of nursery rhymes reveals patterns of psychological and cultural meaning in a broad range of rhymes, grouping them according to basic subject matter: animal rhymes, courtship and marriage rhymes, lullabies and amusements, and didactic rhymes. Combining the tools of psychoanalysis, literary criticism, folklore studies, cultural history, and cultural anthropology, Cradle and All explores meanings and motives that lie deep in many rhymes that are the fundamental literature of the nursery this illuminating study also assesses attempts to sanitize rhymes by removing elements that some deem as needlessly violent, antisocial, and sexist. Cradle and All is unique in its analytical treatment of a large number of rhymes grouped in broad subject areas. In its diverse and comprehensive approach it will appeal to all who enjoy the lore of childhood literature.
Publisher: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This fascinating examination of the pervasive influence of nursery rhymes reveals patterns of psychological and cultural meaning in a broad range of rhymes, grouping them according to basic subject matter: animal rhymes, courtship and marriage rhymes, lullabies and amusements, and didactic rhymes. Combining the tools of psychoanalysis, literary criticism, folklore studies, cultural history, and cultural anthropology, Cradle and All explores meanings and motives that lie deep in many rhymes that are the fundamental literature of the nursery this illuminating study also assesses attempts to sanitize rhymes by removing elements that some deem as needlessly violent, antisocial, and sexist. Cradle and All is unique in its analytical treatment of a large number of rhymes grouped in broad subject areas. In its diverse and comprehensive approach it will appeal to all who enjoy the lore of childhood literature.
Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English
Author: Gilbert Sykes Blakely
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A Reference Guide for English Studies
Author: Michael J. Marcuse
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520079922
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
This text is an introduction to the full range of standard reference tools in all branches of English studies. More than 10,000 titles are included. The Reference Guide covers all the areas traditionally defined as English studies and all the field of inquiry more recently associated with English studies. British and Irish, American and world literatures written in English are included. Other fields covered are folklore, film, literary theory, general and comparative literature, language and linguistics, rhetoric and composition, bibliography and textual criticism and women's studies.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520079922
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
This text is an introduction to the full range of standard reference tools in all branches of English studies. More than 10,000 titles are included. The Reference Guide covers all the areas traditionally defined as English studies and all the field of inquiry more recently associated with English studies. British and Irish, American and world literatures written in English are included. Other fields covered are folklore, film, literary theory, general and comparative literature, language and linguistics, rhetoric and composition, bibliography and textual criticism and women's studies.
The Cumulative Book Index
Author:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
A Study Guide for e. e. cummings's "Maggie and Milly and Molly and May"
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410351815
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Study Guide for e. e. cummings's "Maggie and Milly and Molly and May," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410351815
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Study Guide for e. e. cummings's "Maggie and Milly and Molly and May," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
A Study Guide for Lord Alfred Tennyson's "The Lady of Shallott"
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410350614
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A Study Guide for Lord Alfred Tennyson's "The Lady of Shallott," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1410350614
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A Study Guide for Lord Alfred Tennyson's "The Lady of Shallott," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.