Play on Words
“Play on Words” by Andrew Hertz is an illustrated collection published by iUniverse on January 11, 2001. This 124-page book features a variety of word games that creatively combine illustrations and unique typographic arrangements, utilizing the nuances of the English language to engage readers. The humorous presentation invites participants to solve each game, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Readers will discover a playful exploration of everyday expressions, clichés, puns, and references to road signs, book titles, and movie titles. “Play on Words” not only entertains but also serves as an educational tool, appealing to both young learners and adults looking to refresh their understanding of idiomatic expressions. This edition offers a fun and interactive way to engage with language through games and activities.
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Play on Words is a collection of word games combining illustrations and unusual typographic arrangements, relying on the ambiguity of the English language to entertain the reader. The book with its humorous presentation challenges the reader to solve each word game. Making use of everyday expressions, clichés, puns, road signs, book and movie titles, Play on Words, besides being entertaining, serves as an educational device for the young and a refresher for the mature reader. The work is therefore aimed at a very broad audience, including those trying to fathom the idiomatic expressions which are so much a part of the language.
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