Activity for Pasqueflowerâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #30448 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #30363 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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How do I indicate that my character is speaking a different language than the one used for narration? The main character I have in mind for a story in a fantasy setting will be in foreign lands for the entirety of the book. She will have a basic grasp of the spoken language, so her dialogue will use limited vocabulary and simpler grammatical structures. I'm writing in first person, and I don't want ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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Are characters' internal thoughts written in past or present tense? Is there a general rule for past vs. present tense for a character's internal thoughts? Direct thoughts in present, while indirect thoughts in past? I'm thinking specifically of 1st person here. > I heard a loud screech from beyond the gates, then silence. What was going on? vs. > I heard a loud ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |