How Long to Read The Play of Words

How Long Does it Take to Read The Play of Words?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Play of Words by Richard Lederer

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

Description

Do you know the connection between the expression A HARROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or between STEAL YOUR THUNDER and show business? You probably have heard the comparisons HAPPY AS A CLAM, SMART AS A WHIP, PLEASED AS PUNCH, DEAD AS A DOORNAIL - but have you ever wondered why a clam should be happy, a whip smart, punch pleased, and a doornail dead? By playing the fifty games in this book , you'll discover the answers to these questions as well as hundreds of other semantic delights that repose in our marvelous English...

How long is The Play of Words?

The Play of Words by Richard Lederer is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Play of Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Play of Words aloud.

What Reading Level is The Play of Words?

The Play of Words 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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