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More on Alternatives to "Said"
The Rowling quotes cited in support of using more descriptive alternatives to “said” remind me of Stephen King's use of similar colorful alternatives - “bawled,” “brayed,” “mewled” come to mind. I think the writing of both authors highlights the difference between literary writing, which is more or less introspective and emphasizes craftsmanship over plot, as compared to writing for a broader audience, which is more lively and fast paced, and in which plot (story telling) is all important.
Alyssa
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