How Long to Read Figuratively Speaking

How Long Does it Take to Read Figuratively Speaking?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Figuratively Speaking by Robert J. Fogelin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this updated edition of his brief, engaging book, Robert J. Fogelin examines figures of speech that concern meaning--irony, hyperbole, understatement, similes, metaphors, and others--to show how they work and to explain their attraction. Building on the ideas of Grice and Tversky, Fogelin contends that figurative language derives its power from its insistence that the reader participate in the text, looking beyond the literal meaning of the figurative language to the meanings that are implied. With examples ranging from Shakespeare, John Donne, and Jane Austen to e.e. cummings, Bessie...

How long is Figuratively Speaking?

Figuratively Speaking by Robert J. Fogelin is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Figuratively Speaking Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Figuratively Speaking aloud.

What Reading Level is Figuratively Speaking?

Figuratively Speaking is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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