Activity for Nilerianâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #23954 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Is it necessary to use words like "said", "asked," etc in dialog? This is entirely a matter of preference. The choice of how and when to convey information to the reader is important, and will help to clarify your Authorial Voice. Personally, I agree that it's too easy to overuse. It can be a crutch for some writers, and makes the work feel repetitive. It also for... (more) |
— | about 7 years ago |