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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Punctuating dialogue
In fictional writing (and in general), is it appropriate to connect lines of dialogue in the following manner?
"And that,” I put my hand on the wheel, “is something I think Emily can help me with.”
If not, how would this best be punctuated without consolidating the lines of dialogue or adding in something like "I said as I put my hand on the wheel"? Would em dashes be a good option?
"And that,” I put my hand on the wheel, “is something I think Emily can help me with.”
If not, how would this best be punctuated without consolidating the lines of dialogue or adding in something like "I said as I put my hand on the wheel"? Would em dashes be a good option?
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As it is, it does not work without something resembling a reporting verb. ) sentences require that. I would re-think your plan.
- As it is, it does not work without something resembling a reporting verb.
- ) sentences require that.
- I would re-think your plan.
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As it is, it does not work without something resembling a reporting verb. Even 'Tom Swifty' (q.v.) sentences require that. I would re-think your plan.
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