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Mitsuo23 Posted 12 years ago
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Rules for omitting the article in titles

It is my understanding that the basic rule for omitting articles in titles is "drop them as soon as the meaning remains clear" but the ultimate rule is writers's preference.

For example, "A Beautiful Mind" could've been "Beautiful Mind" and "Cat in the Rain" could've been "A Cat in the Rain" or even "Cat in Rain" if they had matched the writers' feelings. Am I correct?

Thank you,
M
  

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mitsuwao23 It is my understanding that the basic rule for omitting articles in titles Do you mean when one is creating the title?

— Mister Micawber

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mitsuwao23It is my understanding that the basic rule for omitting articles in titles
Do you mean when one is creating the title?
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I would say "yes," but honestly I am not sure what you are emphasizing with the underline. I thought my question was clear.

M
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mitsuwao23 I thought my question was clear.
Questions are not so often clear here. As I explained on your other thread, if you are creating the title—if you are its author—then you may do whatever you like: witness 'Finnegans Wake'.
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Mister Micawber—if you are its author—
Aha, now I understand what you mean.

Thank you for your help always.
M
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