New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary

Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199652465
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 447

Book Description
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.

Oxford Rhyming Dictionary

Author: Clive Upton
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 666

Book Description
For songwriters and poets, copywriters and students, this is the perfect reference for all would-be versifiers in search of an elusive rhyme.

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes

Author: Oxford University Press,
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192806369
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 413

Book Description
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.

Oxford Children's Rhyming Dictionary

Author: Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192735584
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With inspiring poems by John Foster, quirky illustrations and engaging activities to help with creative writing, this alphabetical rhyming dictionary is the perfect tool to help children write their own poems, riddles and nonsense verse.

The Poet's Manual and Rhyming Dictionary

Author: Frances Stillman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500270301
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 363

Book Description
A useful aid for all committed and aspiring poets. A good rhyming dictionary is an essential tool for all writers of verse. This volume is compactly arranged to allow writers to find the rhymes they need quickly and easily.

Oxford First Rhyming Dictionary

Author: John Foster
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199112296
Category : Big books
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Big book version of the First Rhyming Dictionary. It is an innovative dictionary full of words that rhyme, rhyming families, rhyming sounds and poems illustrated with bright humorous artwork.Alphabetically organised dictionary of 1200 rhyming words to help children write their own poetry, rap, slogans, songs and rhyming stories. Teacher's Notes give ideas for games and activities to help the teacher use the Big Book alongside the class book during Literacy Hour.

The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198610526
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.

Collins Rhyming Dictionary

Author: Rosalind Fergusson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007588941
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1342

Book Description
If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.

New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors

Author: Oxford Oxford Languages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199570010
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors is the essential A to Z guide for everyone who works with words. Drawing on the expertise of the Oxford Dictionaries department, it provides authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time after time because ofspelling, capitalization, hyphenation, and cultural or historical context. As well as lexical terms, there are many proper names included: from place names and personal names to names of institutions, literary references, and books of the Bible. Entries give full coverage of recommended spellings,variant forms, confusable words, hyphenation, capitalization, foreign and specialist terms, proper names, and abbreviations.It is an essential tool for writers, editors, publishers, journalists, and web editors, and together with New Hart's Rules and the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary forms the complete editorial reference set.

Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary

Author: Andrew Delahunty
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192746047
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.'This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.