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Teo Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

reflective

Maya Lin chose black granite because it seemed peaceful and reflective.

(A) thinking deeply about things (B) reflecting light

Which does "reflective" mean in the above sentence, A or B?
  

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B is the natural answer (stones don't think), but it could be a play on the multiple meanings of reflective , of which A is one.

— Marius Hancu

  • B is the natural answer (stones don't think), but it could be a play on the multiple meanings of reflective , of which A is one.
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B is the natural answer (stones don't think), but it could be a play on the multiple meanings of reflective, of which A is one.
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I would say A. It sounds like a monument of some sort? And Maya Lin wants to create a mood of peace and comtemplation.

If it had said "shiny and reflective" I would have gone with B.
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Marius HancuB is the natural answer (stones don't think), but it could be a play on the multiple meanings of reflective, of which A is one.
Right. And causing a person to be reflective.
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