Dialogue punctuation.

Discussion in 'Dialogue Development' started by Spencer1990, Sep 16, 2016.

  1. matwoolf

    matwoolf Banned Contributor

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    What is a 'pleasant note?' with respect.

    Write it differently, and say something [more punchy?]. For me - it is all a bit of a word-washing.

    - plllllezzzznnndt.
     
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    That's a fair point. I was intending it as a contrast to her erratic behavior and affected speech prior to this line. She's asking a favor, so she comes off a bit more pleasant than she had been.
     
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    Yeah, it's probably not something that can be judged without context...
     
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    Yes it can, phneh.
     
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    Well, your eloquence has really turned my thinking around on this one. You're right; I'm wrong. And ashamed.
     
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    You know what? I'm really offended that my thread has become so derailed. This is ubiquitous ridiculous.

    ETA: :D
     
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    “I need you to go, friends' houses.” There was a sinister tone to her squeal-howling. “Get my medicines.” [Hah hah hah]

    “Need you go to - my friend’s house.” Pleasant note, c# sharp diction. “Get my medicine.” [Heh]

    “I need you, go to, my friend...house.” Note, her voice: pleasant [voice pleasant]. “Get medicine.” [Hoh hoh]

    “You, go to my friend’s house.” There was a voice, pleasant in her note. “My medicine, get to!” [Hurrah]

    “Go house, get medicine.” [How]
     
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    Tenderiser Not a man or BayView

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    It's not terrible, but it needs some italics. And maybe comic sans?
     
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