How Long to Read Sorry About That

How Long Does it Take to Read Sorry About That?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Sorry About That by Edwin L. Battistella

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

Description

People do bad things. They misspeak, mislead, and misbehave. They lie, cheat, steal, and kill. Often, afterward, they apologize. But what makes a successful apology? Why does Joe Biden's 2007 apology for referring to Barack Obama as "articulate and bright" succeed, whereas Mel Gibson's 2006 apology for his anti-Semitic tirade fails? Naturally, the effectiveness of an apology depends on the language used, as well as the conditions under which we offer our regrets. In Sorry About That, linguist Edwin Battistella analyzes the public apologies of presidents, politicians, entertainers, and...

How long is Sorry About That?

Sorry About That by Edwin L. Battistella is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sorry About That Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Sorry About That aloud.

What Reading Level is Sorry About That?

Sorry About That 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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