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Do we have to introduce the character's name before using their names in a dialogue tag? I am wondering if we can use the names without saying it's a man or a woman, and then making the characters ...
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System
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2019-12-08T12:30:41Z (over 4 years ago)
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blackbird
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2019-12-08T12:30:41Z (over 4 years ago)
Do we have to introduce the character's name before using their names in a dialogue tag? I am wondering if we can use the names without saying it's a man or a woman, and then making the characters introduce themselves and name themselves before using their names in dialogue tags. For example: > "My name is John!" the man said. > > "Happy to meet you!" said Matthew. > > "Likewise!" said John. What are the various approaches for this? And when should you use them?
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2019-07-21T19:18:50Z (almost 5 years ago)
Original score: 6