Can you please check these statements?
I'm not sure about the word choice.
1) Explore the theme of the double as it occurs in the works of the writers we studied in class. (I need to change "we studided in class")
2) Describe (I need a synonym) the kind of imagery used by Stevenson to describe the duality of man in Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
1. Explore the theme of the double as it occurs in the works of the writers studied in this class.
2. "Describe" is the best word to use here since the directions involve telling about images. How else would you tell about images? =)
Definition: explain in speech, writing
Synonyms: call, characterize, chronicle, communicate, construe, convey image, define, delineate, depict, detail, distinguish, draw, elucidate, epitomize, exemplify, explicate, expound, express, illuminate, illustrate, image, impart, interpret, label, limn, make apparent, make clear, make sense of, make vivid, mark out, name, narrate, outline, paint, particularize, picture, portray, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, report, represent, sketch, specify, state, tell, term, trace, transmit, write up
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1) Explore the theme of the double as it occurs in the works of the writers we examined in class.
2) Illustrate the type of imagery employed by Stevenson to depict the duality of man in Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Certainly! I can help you check those statements and suggest some alternative word choices. Here's how you can approach each statement:
1) Explore the theme of the double as it occurs in the works of the writers we studied in class:
To avoid using the repetitive phrase "we studied in class," you can use the term "covered in class" or "covered during our course." So the revised statement would be: "Explore the theme of the double as it occurs in the works of the writers we covered during our course."
2) Describe (I need a synonym) the kind of imagery used by Stevenson to describe the duality of man in Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde:
To find a suitable synonym for "describe," you can consider using words like "depict," "illustrate," or "portray" as alternatives. So the revised statement would be: "Portray the kind of imagery used by Stevenson to depict the duality of man in Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde."
Remember, using synonyms can give your writing more variety and depth.