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Title: The Lively Art of Writing is anything but...
Review: Whether it is developing a thesis or hooking paragraphs, the Lively Art of Writing is a waste of time and energy. It teaches absolutely nothing and only gives a very tight form rather than allowing students to develop their own style. Used in English classes for God knows how long, it gets worse with age. About the only thing this book has going for it is that it's so fun to make fun of-- the dumb analogies and Lucille V. Payne's obsession with drag-racing, especially, have kept my English class highly amused.
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