Diamond
Is the sentence correct? We say: His face was red with rage. Is it correct to use 'pale' instead of 'red' to talk about anger? He became pale with rage. Thank you!
10 mars 2012 07:20
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Pale is the opposite of "red with rage" Pale means to loose all colour.
10 mars 2012
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Yes, you could say either "red" or "pale," because different people react in different ways when they are angry. Some get lots of blood in their face, others become pale because the blood flows away from their faces. People also often get pale when they are frightened.
10 mars 2012
His face went pale with fear. It doesn't go pale with rage.
10 mars 2012
Red is more often used to describe an angry face, while pale is more often used to describe a frightened or sick face. However, there are times where you can use pale to describe anger. It is less common, but you can still use it.
10 mars 2012
No, we use pale for sickness or fear, never for anger.
10 mars 2012
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