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A Few Good Words for Cliches.

Authors :
Rank, Hugh
Source :
English Journal. Sep 1984 73(5):45-47.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Describes how many of the phrasings attacked by cliche-hunters as trite, worn-out, or unoriginal can be legitimately defended on other grounds, by the criteria of speed and clarity, familiarity, social bonding, and personal delight. (CRH)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
73
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
English Journal
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ303981
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles