He Iti te Kupu: Maori Metaphors and Similes by Hona Black (Maori) Paperback Book

Description: He Iti te Kupu by Hona Black *Comprehensive reference with sayings collected over many years*Contains nearly 500 metaphors and similes*Side-by-side layout of Maori and English texts FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE Maori CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. Written in Maori and English, this accessible guide explains the use, meaning and context of a host of the principal figures of speech in te Reo. Divided into themes, including birds of the land and sea, parts of the body, acknowledgements, animals and insects. The title derives from the proverb, The words are small, yet their meanings are substantial, highlighting the importance of these sayings in the landscape of Maori language learning and speaking. This volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for beginning and advanced learners of te Reo Maori. Author Biography Hona Black (Ngai Tuhoe, Te Whanau a Apanui, Ngati Tuwharetoa) lectures on the post-graduate diploma in teaching for Maori medium schools at Te Putahi a Toi: School of Maori Knowledge at Massey University in Palmerston North. He has worked as the Senior Maori Adviser on Masseys Wellington campus, and been Head of Te Reo Maori at Hato Paora College in Feilding. He lives in Wellington. Table of Contents Introduction1 Birds of the land and sea2 Trees and the forest3 The ocean4 Parts of the canoe5 Parts of the body6 Animals and insects7 Acknowledgements and terms of endearment8 Additional metaphors and similes Review This concise manual, organised by theme and with a bilingual layout of English on one side and Maori on the other, is highly recommended. - North and South, March 2021 Details ISBN0947506918 Author Hona Black Short Title He Iti Te Kupu Publisher Oratia Media Language Maori Year 2021 ISBN-10 0947506918 ISBN-13 9780947506919 Pages 232 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-02-04 Imprint Oratia Books Place of Publication Auckland Country of Publication New Zealand NZ Release Date 2021-02-04 Subtitle Maori Metaphors and Similes UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-02-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132557142;

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