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I often see writers use "said" instead of "asked" when their character asks a question. e.g. From The Hobbit: “Where else should I be?” said the wizard Is it a mistake that hasn't been caugh...
#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T03:17:48Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Tim Gradwell
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2019-12-08T03:17:48Z (almost 5 years ago)
I often see writers use "said" instead of "asked" when their character asks a question. e.g. From _The Hobbit_: > “Where else should I be?” said the wizard Is it a mistake that hasn't been caught by the editor, or is it acceptable to ask a question with "said"?
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2014-01-05T22:55:11Z (almost 11 years ago)
Original score: 10