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Does it actually matter to the story that the language they are speaking changes? Most of the time in international stories, the difference is language is not germane to the plot in any way and is ...
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2020-01-03T20:41:56Z (over 4 years ago)
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2019-12-08T07:54:45Z (over 4 years ago)
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2019-12-08T07:54:45Z (over 4 years ago)
Does it actually matter to the story that the language they are speaking changes? Most of the time in international stories, the difference is language is not germane to the plot in any way and is simply ignored. A well-told story focuses the reader's attention on the elements that matter to the story. It does this first and foremost simply by leaving out any mention of environmental factors that don't impact the story directly. Thus they don't talk about the weather unless it affects the story. They don't talk about food unless it affects the story. They don't talk about clothing unless it affects the story. And they don't talk about language unless is affects the story. So unless it affects the story, simply don't mention it at all. If it does affect the story, though, then how you handle it depends on how it affects the story and you will have to tell us that before we can suggest anything meaningful.
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2018-02-17T19:03:45Z (about 6 years ago)
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