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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Proper use of colon? Does this sentence need fixing?
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In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: One where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, or one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice, and entering into a loving marriage with Mr. Trueworth.
When I read it, it sounds fine but I feel like the colon may not be the proper punctuation. Thanks to anyone who can help out!
In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: One where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, or one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice, and entering into a loving marriage with Mr. Trueworth.
When I read it, it sounds fine but I feel like the colon may not be the proper punctuation. Thanks to anyone who can help out!
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Hi, In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: One where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, or one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice, and entering into a loving marriage with Mr. Trueworth. When I read it, it sounds fine but I feel like the colon may not be the proper punctuation.
- Hi, In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: One where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, or one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice, and entering into a loving marriage with Mr.
- Trueworth.
- When I read it, it sounds fine but I feel like the colon may not be the proper punctuation.
- If you want to use a colon, say this.
- In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: o ne where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, and one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice and entering into a loving marriage with Mr.
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Hi,
In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: One where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, or one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice, and entering into a loving marriage with Mr. Trueworth.
When I read it, it sounds fine but I feel like the c
In doing so, she leads up to two distinct possible narrative outcomes for Miss Thoughtless: One where Betsy embodies urbanity through a stubborn challenge to the time period’s social ideals, or one where Betsy exemplifies country life by internalizing Lady Trusty’s advice, and entering into a loving marriage with Mr. Trueworth.
When I read it, it sounds fine but I feel like the c
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