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Eipjoo Posted 13 years ago
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referent of it and you
Harry moved in front of the tank and looked intently at the snake. He wouldn't have been surprised if it had died of boredom itself - no company except stupid people drumming their fingers on the glass trying to disturb it all day long. It was worse than having a cupboard as a bedroom, where the only visitor was Aunt Petunia hammering on the door to wake you up; at least he got to visit the rest of the house. (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
What does it and you indicate respectively?
What does it and you indicate respectively?
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It - refers to the whole situation just described, ie being in a small tank with people drumming on it. You - is an impersonal reference, suggesting 'anyone'. eg You should always be polite.
- It - refers to the whole situation just described, ie being in a small tank with people drumming on it.
- You - is an impersonal reference, suggesting 'anyone'.
- eg You should always be polite.
- Harry is inviting every reader to think of himself/herself as being Harry, and having an Aunt Petunia.
- Clive
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It - refers to the whole situation just described, ie being in a small tank with people drumming on it.
You - is an impersonal reference, suggesting 'anyone'. eg You should always be polite. Harry is inviting every reader to think of himself/herself as being Harry, and having an Aunt Petunia.
You - is an impersonal reference, suggesting 'anyone'. eg You should always be polite. Harry is inviting every reader to think of himself/herself as being Harry, and having an Aunt Petunia.
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