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Author: abigail otchere (---.range86-129.btcentralplus.com)
Date: 07-07-08 03:27
i am writing a book for young adults, and i don't know if i should used slang in the dialouge. is it a good idea?
it is understandable but the thing is i would have to spell words like 'kool' instead of 'cool'.
however the rest of the book is in standard english.
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Re: slang |
Author: Heba Jahama (---.10.122.64.tedata.net)
Date: 07-07-08 07:53
Slang, I think, is acceptable in dialogue, as long as it's not exaggerated. But with kool, since there's no difference in pronunciation, you should just right cool.
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Re: slang |
Author: Patrick Edwards (63.240.53.---)
Date: 07-07-08 13:08
I agree with Heba about the kool/cool thing. The only time I see you using "kool" instead of "cool" is if you're displaying a text message/e-mail OR you're referring to Kool & The Gang :)
As for slang in regards to writing for the young folk, I'd say it's absolutely necessary...if your story warrants it. Some stories are of kids who don't use slang. But if they're the "hip" (yes, I'm old :)) crowd, then use the language the popular, hip crowd would use. If they're drug dealers, use the language they would use. And definitely differentiate between races/cultures. Nowadays, the culture is the most telling sign of language, but race still plays a factor, so be sure to keep that in mind.
But hellagood question. :)
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Re: slang |
Author: Carl Purdon (---.static.networktel.net)
Date: 07-09-08 14:23
I would use slang in the dialogue. Be careful, though, that you get it right. Using the wrong slang (or using it incorrectly) might be worse than none at all.
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