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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
Using contractions
Is it okay to use contractions within the context of a book written for and by teens?
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Absolutely yes, if the contractions are in quoted conversations. That's the way teens (and even adults) actually speak! Yes, if you want to end up with a book that is informal and easy to read.
- Absolutely yes, if the contractions are in quoted conversations.
- That's the way teens (and even adults) actually speak!
- Yes, if you want to end up with a book that is informal and easy to read.
- And finally, yes, if you want a book that teens can identify with, and which speaks for them.
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Absolutely yes, if the contractions are in quoted conversations. That's the way teens (and even adults) actually speak!
Yes, if you want to end up with a book that is informal and easy to read.
And finally, yes, if you want a book that teens can identify with, and which speaks for them.
Yes, if you want to end up with a book that is informal and easy to read.
And finally, yes, if you want a book that teens can identify with, and which speaks for them.
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