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Can you answer this question?
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solange73
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Can you answer this question?
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Hi again I have a little question:
Can we say that an article (piece of writing) is breathtaking? Is the adjective correct?
Thanks a bunch.
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18 Jul 2012
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MoodyMoody
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Yes, it is fine if the piece of writing was so well done that you were pleasantly shocked or moved to tears. |
18 Jul 2012
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libertybelle
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I often associate the word breathtaking with something visual - like beautiful flowers or someone who performs something that is amazing - but not the written word.
When asked about J.K Rowling �s style of writing, I say it �s magical. (because it is)
A style of writing can be elegant, flowing, beautiful - but not often breathtaking.
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18 Jul 2012
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solange73
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So  ? I have always seen it when refering to scenery. That �s why my question.
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18 Jul 2012
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yanogator
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Adjectives are very much a matter of opinion, hence the differing opinions you are receiving. We can definitely say that it �s not common, but I wouldn �t say that it �s wrong. Bruce |
18 Jul 2012
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ueslteacher
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I �m not a native speaker of course, but analyzing the examples here http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/breathtaking I assume you can describe abstract/nonvisual things with this adjective but in a slightly different way than you, Sol, suggested. Something like: His article was full of breathtaking descriptions and similes. or The author �s attention to detail is simply breathtaking. or something like that...
What do you think, Bruce, Liberty and Moody?
Sophia
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18 Jul 2012
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solange73
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I �m not a native speaker of course, but analyzing the examples here http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/breathtaking I assume you can describe abstract/nonvisual things with this adjective but in a slightly different way than you suggested.
Something like:
His article was full of breathtaking descriptions and similes.
or The author �s attention to detail is simply breathtaking.
or something like that...
What do you think, Bruce, Liberty and Moody?
This was written by Sophia (ueslteacher)
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18 Jul 2012
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manonski (f)
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@Solange, why did you copy the same post by another member in the same thread?
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18 Jul 2012
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ueslteacher
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@Manon: I guess he/she wanted an answer and thought people won �t know if the message has been pushed up. Just a guess
Sophia |
18 Jul 2012
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