In this dictionary, "modern" is defined as 20th century; thus, entries are quotes originating from people alive after 1900. If the speaker was also quotable before 1900, those remarks are included as well. Using the same format as The Ox. Dictionary of Quotations (Oxford Univ. Pr., 1979. 3d ed.), this book consists of some 5000 quotations from a wide range of sources: arrangement is alphabetical by the names of the authors, and each quotation includes a reference to a printed source. Better version added Thanks to lanagreg
Students learn all the basics about using quotation marks correctly with this book, part of our new "Teaching the Boring Stuff" series. The activities are interesting to young people, often using a monster theme to keep their attention. (Don't worry; they are "wholesome" monsters!)
Quotation Marks uses language that real kids can understand. Also, students are asked to do much more than just fill in punctuation marks. They are required to use what they learn, incorporating quotation marks correctly into material they write themselves.
I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like: A Comprehensive Compilation of History's Greatest Analogies, Metaphors, and Similes Describing something by relating it to another thing is the essence of metaphorical thought. It is one of the oldest activities of humankind—and one of the most impressive when done skillfully. Throughout history, many masters of metaphor have crafted observations that are so spectacular they have taken up a permanent residence in our minds.
