An Author's Life for Me: A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon 52

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon 52

chiamus what I call Yoda speak. This is where two clauses are reversed for effect. So, You are a Jedi Knight, becomes A Jedi Knight, you are. It can be awkward in dialog if the character doesn't normally speak that way. How it can be very effective in narrative to raise tension. Like all things in... Sign in to see full entry.

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