An '-ing' word describes what something does to a person. This rule applies to both literal and figurative uses of the word. The word shows the effect on the person experiencing it.
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An '-ing' word describes what something does to a person.
This rule applies to both literal and figurative uses of the word. The word shows the effect on the person experiencing it.
'-Ing' words are called participles. They show what a thing does to a person. For example, 'boring' means something makes a person feel bored. This rule is true even when the word is used in a less direct, or figurative, way. The figurative meaning still follows this basic rule.
A writer describes a 'chilling' story. The story makes the reader feel cold with fear. The '-ing' word shows the effect the story has on the reader.
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An '-ing' word describes what something does to a person. This rule applies to both literal and figurative uses of the word. The word shows the effect on the person experiencing it.