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Cboutin3 Posted 12 years ago
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Which word should I use, the or his? Jarlaxle met with the drow warrior Kimmuriel Oblodra, the/his co-leader of the mercenary company, and discussed the latest turn of events among the elves.
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cboutin3 the or his? If it's clear from the previous text that Jarlaxle and Kimmuriel Oblodra are associated as co-leaders, then "the" is sufficient. If, however, this is the first time that the reader is exposed to the idea that they are co-leaders, you'd do well to use "his".
- cboutin3 the or his?
- If it's clear from the previous text that Jarlaxle and Kimmuriel Oblodra are associated as co-leaders, then "the" is sufficient.
- If, however, this is the first time that the reader is exposed to the idea that they are co-leaders, you'd do well to use "his".
- CJ
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cboutin3 the or his?If it's clear from the previous text that Jarlaxle and Kimmuriel Oblodra are associated as co-leaders, then "the" is sufficient. If, however, this is the first time that the reader is exposed to the idea that they are co-leaders, you'd do well to use "his".
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