How Long to Read Mixed Metaphors

How Long Does it Take to Read Mixed Metaphors?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Mixed Metaphors by Karen Sullivan

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

Description

Critics shudder at mixed metaphors like 'that wet blanket is a loose cannon', but admire 'Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player', and all the metaphors packed into Macbeth's 'Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow' speech. How is it that metaphors are sometimes mixed so badly and other times put together so well? In Mixed Metaphors: Their Use and Abuse, Karen Sullivan employs findings from linguistics and cognitive science to explore how metaphors are combined and why they sometimes mix. Once we understand the ways that metaphoric ideas are put together, we can appreciate why metaphor...

How long is Mixed Metaphors?

Mixed Metaphors by Karen Sullivan is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mixed Metaphors Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Mixed Metaphors aloud.

What Reading Level is Mixed Metaphors?

Mixed Metaphors is suitable for students ages 12 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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