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Thu 26 Jul, 2007 10:33 pm
Some people have anger and sad hearts.
Is the sentence correct, especially the words in bold? Should it be rephrased?
Your sentence is technically correct, but it isn't graceful.
"Anger" is an emotion. "Sad heart" is a metaphor.
"Anger" is one word. "Sad heart" is two words.
Try to bring them into balance.
How about: "Some people have angry feelings and sad hearts."
Re: sad hearts
Yoong Liat wrote:Some people have anger and sad hearts.
Is the sentence correct, especially the words in bold? Should it be rephrased?
Anger and a "sad heart" are separate emotions and I think that a "sad heart" is probably found in individuals who're depressed or even in those who frequently experience melancholy.
Some individuals may be angry, while others may be sad.
Re: sad hearts
Miller wrote:Yoong Liat wrote:Some people have anger and sad hearts.
Is the sentence correct, especially the words in bold? Should it be rephrased?
Anger and a "sad heart" are separate emotions and I think that a "sad heart" is probably found in individuals who're depressed or even in those who frequently experience melancholy.
Some individuals may be angry, while others may be sad.
Are you saying that the sentence "Some people have anger and sad hearts" is correct?
No, I'm not. A person could have anger in his heart, but be glad and not sad.
Likewise, a person could be sad and not have any anger towards anyone.
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