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Jeff_999 Posted 21 years ago
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"As seriously as she is about the bullfight, she does not allow respect to ____ her sense of whimsy when painting it.


A. inspire B. provoke C. suppress D. attack E. satisfy"


The answer is C. But how will respect suppress the sense of whimsy? I just don’t get it.
  

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As I understand it, the painter thinks bullfight is a serious thing and she respects it, however, she doesn't let this respect hinder or restrain her imagination (maybe she paints such scenes in an unrealistic/funny/weird manner).

  • As I understand it, the painter thinks bullfight is a serious thing and she respects it, however, she doesn't let this respect hinder or restrain her imagination (maybe she paints such scenes in an unrealistic/funny/weird manner).
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As I understand it, the painter thinks bullfight is a serious thing and she respects it, however, she doesn't let this respect hinder or restrain her imagination (maybe she paints such scenes in an unrealistic/funny/weird manner).
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That's how I understand it too.
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Oh yeah, thank you. It dawned on me.
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Shouldn't it be, 'As serious as she is...'?

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Whoa! You got pretty sharp eyes, Davkett. Emotion: smile And yes, I think so.

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