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Answer A: What's the benefit of using invented languages in-story?
An invented language can be a tool for exposing the traits of a culture. Different languages not only sound different, but they feel different. They shape ideas differently. They are also shaped by their environments. The way a language works can help illustrate the thought processes of the people wh...
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over 13 years ago
Answer A: Best humorous exaggerated comparisons
Douglas Adams has numerous examples. "The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't." "[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says that the best drink in existence is the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, the effect of which is like having your brains smashed out with a slice of lemon...
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almost 14 years ago
Answer A: Citation in AP style journalism
The AP Stylebook is the ultimate resource when it comes to AP style. You can purchase it in several forms through the AP Stylebook website. - The print version for $18.95 plus shipping - The online version for $25.00 - The iOS version for $24.99 (in the App Store). Libraries and universities with j...
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almost 14 years ago