What do you think of this?
Hi teachers. I have written this. What do you think of it?
A man sits on a chair by the window, gazing out at the city before him. Quiet. Night-lit. Beautiful.
(It's on the 20th floor.)
Top answer
"Before" meaning "in front of" is best reserved for fixed phrases like "before my very eyes", simulated old-fashioned writing, and stilted formality. I don't see what "before him" adds, anyway. But if the rest of your piece cannot support "before", maybe "below him" would work.
- "Before" meaning "in front of" is best reserved for fixed phrases like "before my very eyes", simulated old-fashioned writing, and stilted formality.
- I don't see what "before him" adds, anyway.
- But if the rest of your piece cannot support "before", maybe "below him" would work.
- Other than that, it's good.
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"Before" meaning "in front of" is best reserved for fixed phrases like "before my very eyes", simulated old-fashioned writing, and stilted formality. I don't see what "before him" adds, anyway. But if the rest of your piece cannot support "before", maybe "below him" would work. Other than that, it's good.
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