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reminder or reminiscent
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Aldegunde
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reminder or reminiscent
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HI everybody!
I would appreciate some help with this: I have to describe a picture in which a saint is holding a knife, what should I say?: "the knife is a reminiscent of his martyrdom" or "reminder of his martyrdom". Which one sounds correct to native speakers?.. Thanks in advance |
8 Jun 2011
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ksedman
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Hi - just joined this site. Reminder is perfect - much better than reminiscent. Indefinite article would be better "a".
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8 Jun 2011
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leebee
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Whilst �is reminiscent of � suggests a likeness or familiarity based on a memory, for example, �This place is reminscent of where I grew up �, �is a reminder of � is slightly different in that it refers to something which will �actively � bring to mind the second subject, object, or point of reference (or whatever the writer suggests!) in this case, �... his martyrdom �.
Whilst �is a reminder of � is ok (with article �a � as noted) I personally, here, would go with neither and instead use the word �signifies � which simply means what it says, that it denotes, is indicative of (reveals or points to) a particular object, or point: �The knife signifies his martyrdom � = �(The knife) is indicative of (his martyrdom) �
Hope this isn�t too long winded and that it helps,
Lee :) |
8 Jun 2011
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zoemorosini
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a symbol of his martyrdom
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signifies/represents his martyrdom |
8 Jun 2011
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