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MarvinTheMartian Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
to see the figures on cards
Hi,
I'm having trouble coming up with a general description of mediums' alleged abilities to see the figures on cards in Zener tests.
"Some mediums are said to be able to perceive the figures on cards when only shown the backs." (Hmmmm...)
"Some mediums are said to be able to perceive the figures on cards whose backs only are visible." (Sounds odd, although I can't really explain why... The sentence itself seems grammatical.)
"Some mediums are said to be able to perceive the figures on cards facing away from them." (This is my favorite of the three. The only problem is it doesn't apply to all situations. What if, for instance, the cards are placed face down on a desk or table?)
Can someone please help put this into words?
I'm having trouble coming up with a general description of mediums' alleged abilities to see the figures on cards in Zener tests.
"Some mediums are said to be able to perceive the figures on cards when only shown the backs." (Hmmmm...)
"Some mediums are said to be able to perceive the figures on cards whose backs only are visible." (Sounds odd, although I can't really explain why... The sentence itself seems grammatical.)
"Some mediums are said to be able to perceive the figures on cards facing away from them." (This is my favorite of the three. The only problem is it doesn't apply to all situations. What if, for instance, the cards are placed face down on a desk or table?)
Can someone please help put this into words?
Top answer
When shown the backs of the cards, some mediums are said to be able to see the figures printed on the face.
- When shown the backs of the cards, some mediums are said to be able to see the figures printed on the face.
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When shown the backs of the cards, some mediums are said to be able to see the figures printed on the face.
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Thanks. In a case where the experimenter is showing his text-subject a card by holding it vertically, how would you describe the orientation of the card in relation to the the test-subject? Is it facing away from them? Would you say that the experimenter is holding the card "with the back turned to the test-subject"? I'm sorry if these questions sound stupid, but, for the last 15 hours, it's been
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Hi,
Surely they don't claim to actually 'see' them, ie with their eyes? I suggest the uncommon verb 'to divine'.
Some mediums are said to be able toperceive divine the figures on cards when only shown the backs."
I also find the use of the word 'medium' rather 'hokey'. At the very least, it should be 'alleged medium'. I'd prefer a more objective and
Surely they don't claim to actually 'see' them, ie with their eyes? I suggest the uncommon verb 'to divine'.
Some mediums are said to be able to
I also find the use of the word 'medium' rather 'hokey'. At the very least, it should be 'alleged medium'. I'd prefer a more objective and
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Hi,
In a case where the experimenter is showing his text-subject a card by holding it vertically, how would you describe the orientation of the card in relation to the the test-subject? Is it facing away from them? Would you say that the experimenter is holding the card "with the back turned to the test-subject"? I
I'd say, for example,
'The experimenter is holding the card
In a case where the experimenter is showing his text-subject a card by holding it vertically, how would you describe the orientation of the card in relation to the the test-subject? Is it facing away from them? Would you say that the experimenter is holding the card "with the back turned to the test-subject"? I
I'd say, for example,
'The experimenter is holding the card
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CliveMarvin, if you'll forgive me for saying so, I think you are getting good at tying yourself up in knots.Indeed, I do seem to have a knack for it!
Anyway, thanks. This was very helpful.0
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