How Long to Read The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition)

How Long Does it Take to Read The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition)?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 27 minutes to read The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition) by David Grambs

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

Description

The unmatched guide—and perfect gift—for stymied scribes and working wordsmiths everywhere, now expanded and updated. A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary—now expanded and updated—has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to capture the world in just the right words. The dictionary uses a unique reverse definition-to-term format that makes it easy to zero in on the term you're seeking. Turn to the new section on sensory impressions, for example, to find vivid terms for "loud or jarring," such as "grating," "harsh,"...

How long is The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition)?

The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition) by David Grambs is 608 pages long, and a total of 156,864 words.

This makes it 205% the length of the average book. It also has 192% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 17 minutes to read The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition) aloud.

What Reading Level is The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition)?

The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations (Expanded Second Edition) 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.

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