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Activity for Joel Shea‭

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Edit Post #5038 Initial revision about 5 years ago
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Answer A: How does one present spoken dialogue as a secondary language to signed speech?
I think it's less about which language is the main or secondary (or tertiary or...fourthary?) and more about differentiating between them (as I stated in my answer to the other question). But broader than that, I think it would depend on the scene. Do the characters understand each other? Are they c...
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almost 13 years ago
Answer A: Why do ebooks often mimic the layout of the printed page?
I think the theories about eye strain is completely valid and may have been part of the thought process. That said, let's not forget that many people are still not sold on the e-book experience. Keeping it familiar will help ease the pain of switching for the uninitiated or reluctant. When computers...
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over 13 years ago
Answer A: How Much Exposition is Too Much Exposition
If you think there is too much exposition, there probably is. Then again, even if you don't think so, the reader may. The fact that you are questioning is the important part. Asking these questions forces you to make choices. Making decisions (and sticking to them) is a crucial part of the process. ...
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over 13 years ago