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This quote should help you. "There was in his father a kind of savagery that Jim kept at arm's length; not because he feared to be its victim in the physical sense - he had been often enough and it was nothing much, it was merely physical - but because he didn't want to be infected." It represents Jim's lack of admiration for his Father.

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How do you make past tense quotes present tense?

If you are using direct quotes, you cannot change anything within the quote, and you must reference the source. It's usually not necessary to try to update or explain what is quoted, since you're using it already to support your thesis.


Do you punctuate three or more consecutive direct quotes using quotation marks as well as commas or do you forget about the commas?

You do punctuate 3 or more consecutive direct quotes with quotation marks AND commas. I am an English scholar, so believe me when I say this! LMJ


Is Dad a proper noun?

It depends on how you are using the word "dad". If you are saying something like, "On Saturday, my dad took me to the zoo" then you are using "dad"" as a common noun You are talking about your relationship to the person who took you to the zoo, not using the person's name. If you are saying, "On Saturday, Dad took me to the zoo" then you are using "dad" as a proper noun. You are using the name of the person who took you to the zoo, in this instance, not talking about your relationship to that person.


Sentence using alliteration word example marching men?

Peter Piper Picked A Pack Of Pickeld Pepers


Which sentences is correct Her and Peter will attend the meeting this afternoon or Peter and Her will attend the meeting this afternoon?

Neither is correct. The personal pronoun 'her' is the objective form and can't be used as a subject of a sentence. The subject pronoun that takes the place of a noun for a female is 'she'. The correct sentences are:She and Peter will attend the meeting this afternoon.Peter and she will attend the meeting this afternoon.Example sentences using the pronoun 'her' as the object are:The meeting will be attended by Peter and her.The meeting will be attended by her and Peter.

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Before the quotes for example "hi, how are you."


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There are many well known philosophical quotes. It all depends on what you are using the quotes for, what type of quote you are looking for and how long you need it.


What are the potential consequences of using "lie of omission" quotes in a conversation or argument?

Using "lie of omission" quotes in a conversation or argument can lead to misunderstandings, misrepresentation of facts, and a lack of trust between the parties involved. It can also weaken the credibility of the person using such quotes and damage the overall integrity of the discussion.


Is taking something from a book and putting it in your report but using quotes plagiarism?

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What do you think Andrew niccol is trying to say by using the quotes at the beginning of the film GATTACCA?

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It depends on your settings on your program you are using.


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