Question about the English language

[Ellemeno]

Is it "to add something for effect" or "to add something for affect"?

I always have a hard time seperating those two words...

Effect.

A person might wear too much fancy jewelry, or put on an arrogant accent for affect.  But it's only others who would call it "affect," the person doing it wouldn't like being told it though.

(Separate)

I love your questions, buffymon!

[Monika]

Effect.

A person might wear too much fancy jewelry, or put on an arrogant accent for affect.  But it's only others who would call it "affect," the person doing it wouldn't like being told it though.

(Separate)

I love your questions, buffymon!

great!
 

Thanks for helping out!

[Shasta542]

uphill slope / incline slope

[Monika]

uphill slope / incline slope

Thanks, Shasta!


Now one more question..

Is this sentence okay?

"His eyes held that look."

or is it

"His eyes had that look."

I think that the first example sounds more interesting, but I´m not sure it´s correct. Help, please?

[injest]

depends on context, Buffymon....

if he is looking AT someone

" suddenly their eyes met and he held that look wishing he could say what was in his heart"

or is he expressing an emotion:

"His eyes had that look, that "Don't push me" warning"

[Monika]

depends on context, Buffymon....

if he is looking AT someone

" suddenly their eyes met and he held that look wishing he could say what was in his heart"

or is he expressing an emotion:

"His eyes had that look, that "Don't push me" warning"

I´m trying to get across that his eyes are expressing an emotion (want, desire)

"His eyes held that look. Even after all this. At least he wasn’t fickle."

so I´ll go with "had" then. Thanks! I appreciate the help!

[jstephens9]

Hey Monika!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How have you been?

I like "held that look" better just because I think it expresses more emotion.

[Monika]

Hey Monika!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How have you been?

I like "held that look" better just because I think it expresses more emotion.

Hi yourself Jack!!!!

was looking at pictures from Wyoming earlier today...and damn...


English is so damn tricky sometimes. Thanks for the input!

[Monika]

I´m back

Can the word "tame" be used as a verb?

As in this sentense "For sure, nobody could tame her"

[Shasta542]

I´m back

Can the word "tame" be used as a verb?

As in this sentense "For sure, nobody could tame her"

Yes--"tame" can be used as either a verb or as an adjective.