Can you, writeacher, please tell me if the following statements are correct?
1)The mirror spends its time looking at the opposite wall. The only time when he changes his observation (can you suggest to me a better word?) is when a woman bends over it to look at herself in it (?)
2)The moon and the stars are said to be liars because they aren't as objective as they may seem (or as they seem?)
3) The growing process is described as a terrible fish.
4) The narrator makes digression about (?) the society of his time.
5) A metonymy is the subsitution of a word for another whose meaning is closely associated.
6) The wind and the man share the idea of tiredness and weakness.
7) The poem is divided into (and not "in) two stanzas.
8) A comparison between two dissimilar things is made through the use a connective word such as "like" or "as".
A metonymy is a figure of speech in which an attribute of something is used to stand for the thing itself.
The wind and the man both share the characteristics of being tired and weak.
The poem is divided into two stanzas.
A comparison between two dissimilar things is made through the use of the connective words; like and as.
Franco, several of us have responded to lists and LISTS of numbered sentences (which, I think, are in reality sentences that should be in paragraphs and essays).
Grow some self-confidence and start proofreading these yourself. You cannot continue to be dependent on other people to proof YOUR work.
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Please go over your paper with the following in mind. Thanks to PsyDAG for the following:
In the future, if nobody is available to proofread your work, you can do this yourself. After writing your material, put it aside for a day — at least several hours. (This breaks mental sets you might have that keep you from noticing problems.) Then read it aloud as if you were reading someone else's work. (Reading aloud slows down your reading, so you are less likely to skip over problems.)
[You can also either read it aloud to someone else or have someone else read it aloud to you! (The latter works really well!)]
If your reading goes smoothly, that is fine. However, wherever you "stumble" in your reading, other people are likely to have a problem in reading your material. Those "stumbles" indicate areas that need revising.
Once you have made your revisions, repeat the process above. Good papers often require many drafts.
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And here are three really good websites that will help, too.
http://blog.eduify.com/index.php/2009/10/28/editing-secrets-everyone-should-know/
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http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/proofing.htm
1) To determine if the statements are correct, let's analyze them individually:
Statement 1: "The mirror spends its time looking at the opposite wall. The only time when he changes his observation is when a woman bends over it to look at herself in it."
The statement describes the mirror's behavior, suggesting that it primarily faces the opposite wall except when a woman looks into it.
To verify the accuracy of this statement, you would need to observe the mirror's behavior over time or gather information from reliable sources. However, as a general observation, mirrors reflect the surroundings and do not have the ability to actively change their observation unless something is reflected in them. So, this statement seems unlikely to be true.
2) Statement 2: "The moon and the stars are said to be liars because they aren't as objective as they may seem (or as they seem?)."
This statement suggests that the moon and the stars are not as subjective as they appear to be. To evaluate its correctness, you would need to understand the context or source of this claim. The term "liars" might be metaphorical, implying that the moon and stars represent something deceptive. Whether or not this statement is true depends on the interpretation and perspective of the source or context in question.
3) Statement 3: "The growing process is described as a terrible fish."
This statement describes the growing process as a "terrible fish." To determine its correctness, you would need to know the context in which this description is used. It could be a metaphorical representation, implying that the growing process is difficult or challenging. The accuracy of this statement depends on the intent and meaning behind the description within its specific context.
4) Statement 4: "The narrator makes a digression about the society of his time."
This statement suggests that the narrator goes off-topic or deviates from the main subject to discuss the society of the time. To validate its correctness, you would need to read or analyze the source material. If the narrator does engage in a tangent discussion about the society, this statement would be correct.
5) Statement 5: "A metonymy is the substitution of a word for another whose meaning is closely associated."
This statement provides a definition of metonymy, which is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is replaced with another that is closely related to or associated with it. This definition is accurate.
6) Statement 6: "The wind and the man share the idea of tiredness and weakness."
This statement implies a shared concept of tiredness and weakness between the wind and a man. To determine if this statement is correct, you would need to consider the context in which it is used. If both the wind and the man are described or portrayed as tired and weak in that context, this statement would be accurate.
7) Statement 7: "The poem is divided into two stanzas."
This statement indicates that the poem is separated into two stanzas. To confirm its correctness, you would need to analyze the structure of the poem to see if it does indeed consist of two distinct stanzas. If the poem exhibits a clear division into two sections, this statement would be correct.
8) Statement 8: "A comparison between two dissimilar things is made through the use of a connective word such as 'like' or 'as.'"
This statement describes the use of similes, which involve comparing two dissimilar things using connective words like "like" or "as." This definition accurately describes the concept of simile.
In summary, to determine the correctness of these statements, it is essential to consider the context, analyze the source material, or consult relevant authoritative references.