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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Using is instead of was
I am reading a book about geology.
The author writes
'Back then, there are X, Y, Z fish swimming in the ocean.'
He is describing something but is using the present tense to refer to the past?
Why?
The author writes
'Back then, there are X, Y, Z fish swimming in the ocean.'
He is describing something but is using the present tense to refer to the past?
Why?
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Why? He is using what is called the narrative or historical present to make the scene seem more real and immediate for the reader. It should be used sparingly and consistently.
- Why?
- He is using what is called the narrative or historical present to make the scene seem more real and immediate for the reader.
- It should be used sparingly and consistently.
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AnonymousHe is describing something but is using the present tense to refer to the past?Why?He is using what is called the narrative or historical present to make the scene seem more real and immediate for the reader. It should be used sparingly and consistently.
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