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Old 17-Jan-2006, 13:52
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Why does the adjective sometimes come after the noun not vice versa (as it should be)?

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It can be used for greater emphasis- Paradise Lost emphasises, to me, the sense of loss.
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I know it is a very late thank you. But Thank you Tdol.

"Mission Impossible" comes to my mind too. Does that show emphasis too?

Does anyone have other examples?

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