Thread: Said or Asked?
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Old 09-19-2014, 11:08 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Penforhire View Post
I like asked but agree you need to be cautious. A lengthy Q & A dialog should use some said's and, like Crich said, don't go crazy with verbs beyond said.
If it's a dialogue between two people, names are probably unnecessary beyond establishing who the speakers are at the beginning:

"Are you going into town this morning?", asked Anne?
"Why do you ask?", replied Peter.
"Just wondering if I could have the car."
"Sure."
"See you later, then."
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