Im writing a literary analysis and i need to know if this is the correct way to use the word appreciable.
"While the act of murder is a horrible crime, in the instances that Harry Morgan takes the lives of others he is either left with no other choice or does so to avoid harming others which are appreciable motives."
thanks
You already posted this question under "literature" below. Do you really have that small amount of patience?
yeah im just in a hurry because this essay was due today and i stayed home to finish it so the sooner i can get an answer the better...
Yes, the word "appreciable" can be used in the way you have used it in your sentence. It means worthy of appreciation or significant enough to be noticed or recognized. In your sentence, you are using "appreciable" to describe the motives behind Harry Morgan's actions, implying that those motives are reasonable or deserving of some level of appreciation or understanding.
To confirm if your usage is correct, you can refer to a dictionary or thesaurus to ensure that "appreciable" accurately conveys the intended meaning. Additionally, it is important to consider the context and overall tone of your literary analysis to ensure that the word fits appropriately within the larger argument or analysis you are presenting.