Roget's Descriptive Word Finder

Roget's Descriptive Word Finder
by Barbara Ann Kipfer

Roget's Descriptive Word Finder
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Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-05-24
ISBN: 1582971706
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Writers Digest Books

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Book Review: Finding the right adjective
Summary: 4 Stars

I am quite sure that almost anyone, who has ever taken an English course in high school or college, had to purchase at least one copy of Rogets Thesaurus.

I never knew, until recently, the derivation of the term thesaurus. Apparently the term had been derived from the post-medieval version of Latin, and it basically means treasure or a storehouse. We immediately associate the term thesaurus with Roget, whose full name was Peter Mark Roget. This brilliant individual was a medical doctor, philologist, scientist and lexicographer, and the first to create a thesaurus of English Words and Phrases.

Quite interesting, the first Thesaurus Dr. Roger had drawn up was in 1805 for his own personal use. Only after 47 years when he was 73 did he reveal this gem that to many individuals is the most important book ever written along with the Bible and Websters dictionary. Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer, author of more than twenty- five books, and who holds a Ph.D. in archaeology, a M.S. in linguistics, a B.S. in physical education, and is currently working on a Ph.D. in Buddhist studies, has put together a book containing thousands of words for describing people, places and things with adjectives. As mentioned in the introduction to her book entitled, Rogets Descriptive Word Finder-A Dictionary/Thesaurus of Adjectives it is a combination dictionary and thesaurus exclusively for adjectives and adverbs.

The presentation is in the form of a detailed thematic scheme, providing a comprehensive reference on adjectives and adverbs for writers.As compared to a dictionary that places relating words apart in their alphabetical scheme of things, the human mind puts them together in categories. This book mirrors, to some extent, the human mind, in that it contains 572 easily understood categories.

This book will invariably prove to be a godsend when you are at a loss for the right word that accurately describes something, someone or some place. As a thematic dictionary, the book focuses on adjectives and adverbs that aid the writer in vividly painting a more accurate picture of what he or she is trying to convey.

As an example, suppose you wish to describe a room as being dark, however, you realize that dark is not the most evocative word. You certainly do not want to resort to clichés, and thus you look up the term darkness in Dr. Kipfers descriptive word finder. You will notice you have a choice of forty- four different terms. Perhaps, the room is gloomy, lightless, obscure, or you want to use the phrase shrouded in darkness.

Although this word finder should not be considered as a replacement for Rogets Thesaurus, it nevertheless deserves a place on a writers bookshelf as another invaluable reference tool.

Summary of Roget's Descriptive Word Finder

Whether they're working on a full-length novel or short magazine article, writers can make their work fresher and more evocative with Roger's Descriptive Word Finder. It's the essential guide for choosing accurate, specific descriptive words--the key to writing with precision and style. Users can flip through this reference topic-by-topic to find just the right word or phrase. It's ideal for fiction and poetry writers, as well as teachers, journalists, students and copywriters. Anyone who needs to describe something will find help and a perfect solution in this valuable desk reference.

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