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This is one of those instances where figuring out how to show is simply too tedious and detracts too much. It is far easier and far better to simply tell. The first thing to realize is that there...
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2019-12-12T17:49:04Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added
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2019-12-08T07:31:39Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/31993 License name: CC BY-SA 3.0 License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision
This is one of those instances where figuring out how to show is simply too tedious and detracts too much. It is far easier and far better to simply tell. The first thing to realize is that there is no 'right' way to do this (unless it's in a style manual you are following). You're idea of simply putting quote marks there is a good one. And quite honestly, I can't think of any better way to do it. > He gave him a 'playful' look. The only thing I might do is use the single quotes rather than the double. Double quotes makes it look too much like dialogue for me. This technique does everything you need it to, and that's ultimately all that matters. It conveys the point to the reader quickly, clearly, and in the fastest manner possible. Honestly, trying to think up a different way to do this would probably yield an unclear or slow method which would be worse. Go with the quotes. <sub>It should be noted that this is my opinion, and not backed by any formal style guide that I know of.</sub>
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2017-12-14T16:28:32Z (almost 7 years ago)
Original score: 5