Is this grammar correct in a metaphoric sense?

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These phrases are for an artistic purpose relating to femininity:

1.- A dollish model practitioner.

2.- Maiden for a time of hard-core.

The first is: an exemplary practitioner of dollish appearance (like a doll).

For the second, the term hard-core is no easy, so this is: a young woman who some times makes unconventional things (explicit), or something like this.

All the terms were selected by their meaning and strength.

Thank you very much.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi Mardi,

Welcome to the Forum.

These phrases are for an artistic purpose relating to femininity:

1.- A dollish model practitioner. I'd say the meaning is hard to see here. One problem is that one sense of 'model' is similar to a 'doll'. Although you're not using 'model' in the sense of 'doll', it causes confusion in my mind when you place the word next to 'doll'.

2.- Maiden for a time of hard-core. Again, the meaning you explain is very hard for me to see here. In particular, one meaning of 'maiden' is 'virgin'. 'Hard-core' is often used today to refer to serious ***********. So, juxtaposing 'maiden' with 'hardcore' suggests to me that you are making some kind of strong sexual reference.

The trick, I think, is to find striking words that convey a clear meaning. If you want to write again with other versions, I'd be happy to comment as best I can.

Best wishes, Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Clive

Thank you very much for your comments and after them the first choice is declined. I know about the juxtaposing problem, hardcore is a word that I like so much for the project but I don't want to know anything about ***********. The name is for a glamour photographic series of a single female where the nude is included, the images are so dense and profound, so I liked when you speak about the strong sexual reference because in this case has a lot to do with my perception of femininity. Is there the possibility of the re-direction of the meaning when the people see the final concept?. With regard to maiden, yes it means virgin too, a virgin that some times goes so dense about her sexuality by the way of glamour, lingeries and a heavy make up. Considering your comments I've been thinking to reduce all the terms to just the next words: you are hardcore, I like it very much too. English is not my mother language so I've no experience in the metaphoric context and after all it's very important to make a good use of the language.

Thanks again. Mardi.

Clive · Answer

Hi Mardi,

Well, based on what you say, maiden for a time of hardcore sounds striking and appropriate to me. Or how about hardcore virgin? Sounds like you will have a great project!

Clive

Mardi · Answer

Hi Clive, I like your title, now I have three different and correct choices and I think it's enough, thanks for your support I appreciate it.

Mardi.

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