How Long to Read Lies That Tell the Truth

How Long Does it Take to Read Lies That Tell the Truth?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 22 minutes to read Lies That Tell the Truth by Carolyn Pinkard

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

Description

This book is about metaphor-what it is, what it does. Putting aside overly technical definitions, the author proposes one intended for the general reader: A metaphor is a lie that tells the truth. (An example: "Uncle Pat is a hog." A literal lie, anyone who observes Uncle Pat forking it in will agree that this "lie" is also true.) Drawn from such diverse arenas as literature, sports, education, oratory, religion and philosophy-even the stock market-the book presents more than two hundred metaphors that demonstrate that no society anywhere on earth does (or did) not have metaphors. Convincingly, the author shows that this incredibly wide use of metaphor depends on its startling, colorful language that is easy to understand and easy to remember. The heart of the book is a collection of metaphors that offer an alternative to description of things spiritual in abstract language. By contrast, the author maintains, metaphor throws light on the spiritual world, even into its most shadowed corners.

How long is Lies That Tell the Truth?

Lies That Tell the Truth by Carolyn Pinkard is 138 pages long, and a total of 35,604 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lies That Tell the Truth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 14 minutes to read Lies That Tell the Truth aloud.

What Reading Level is Lies That Tell the Truth?

Lies That Tell the Truth 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.

Where Can I Buy Lies That Tell the Truth?

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