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Old 05-02-2013, 01:54 AM   #21
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Originally Posted by frahse View Post
A "meaningful" name can be a big help in a short story.
The "too short Prince."
The "greedy Prince."

Saves a lot of description and explanation.
And they don't have to be so obvious either. Prince Humperdink in the Princess Bride is an example. The reader gets the idea that this guy is no prince charming lookalike contestant just from the sound of his name.
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