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Pokh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Past Perfect

1.Before the storm destroyed much of the harbor, this town, with its sandy beaches and multiple opportunities for sports, had been one of the most popular resort destinations on the East Coast.

2.Before the storm destroyed much of the harbor, this town, with its sandy beaches and multiple opportunities for sports, was one of the most popular resort destinations on the East Coast.

I believe both the above sentences are correct? However , sort of wondering if there are any difference? Is there any difference on what sentence is trying to emphasise?
  

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Both are correct. There is not much difference in meaning.

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Both are correct. There is not much difference in meaning.
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Statement 1 emphasize the town was a popular destination (and downplay the destruction),
Statement 2 emphasize the destruction (in contrast to the previous status of the town)
Please let me know if its correct ?

Thanks
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If anything, the past perfect emphasizes the past history of the town's status as a popular destination. It hints a little bit that the town has not recovered from the disaster, and may not ever achieve its prior status.
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