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imchongjun
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 Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:44 am Post subject: interpretation |
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Hello, teachers.
I have a question about the last sentence of the following paragraph.
"Oh, _bosh_, Dr. Harman," the little old lady said primly. "I do wish you'd give your own Queen credit for some ability. Goodness knows you think _you're_ smart enough."
(Mark Phillips "Brain Twister" Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22332/22332-8.txt)
I am not sure why "you're" is emphasized. Does this mean "you think that only you are smart enough" or "you think you are the only one who is smart enough"?
I appreciate your help very much. |
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Bluegum
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Both you suggestions are appropriate - they have very similar meanings.
The implication seems to be: why not assume the queen is as smart as you think you are? |
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imchongjun
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:20 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks a ton! |
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