Definition: An adjective or pronoun that points to a particular noun or to the noun it replaces. The demonstratives are this, that, these, and those.
Etymology:
From the Latin, "show, warn"
Examples:
- "In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, women were real women and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were real small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri."
(Douglas Adams)
- "Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand."
(Kurt Vonnegut)
- "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure."
(Mark Twain)
- "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
(Mark Twain)
- "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have others."
(Groucho Marx)
- "Lord, what fools these mortals be!"
(William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, III.ii)
Pronunciation: di-MONS-tra-tif
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