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How do you use adverbs properly in fiction writing? In a related question, a reply states: When to use [adverbs]? When your alternative would be pretentious. There are strong nouns and verbs, ...
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2019-12-08T07:44:31Z (almost 5 years ago)
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elika kohen
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2019-12-08T07:44:31Z (almost 5 years ago)
**How do you use adverbs properly in fiction writing?** In a related question, [a reply states](https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/8098/29022): > When to use [adverbs]? When your alternative would be pretentious. There are strong nouns and verbs, that pinpoint given meaning, and there are pretentious ones, that replace common expressions adding very little to the meaning but sounding smart. **_Really, "She's incredibly beautiful" is better than "She's pulchritudinous"._** (Emphasis added.) Obviously, this reply doesn't go into detail there - because it wasn't the question asked. But, are there actually places where adverbs shine? Can they be used effectively, or are there certain effects that they are especially good at?
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System
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2018-01-20T02:15:16Z (almost 7 years ago)
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