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ANSWER: Splitting Sentences with Speech Tags

Jun 01, 2009 00:12

alethiaxx asks: Can you put speech tags in the middle of a sentence?

Starring Bertie Wooster and a certain gentleman's gentleman, one Reginald Jeeves.

( Yes and no )

dialogue, structure:sentences, !answer, author:verilyverity, dialogue:tags

Comments 5

saavikam77 June 1 2009, 04:25:46 UTC

I tend to split sentences this way when the speaker is pausing to gather their thoughts, or is frustrated, or in cases where the speech might be broken up, like in the middle of a fight or if the person is catching their breath, too. Hadn't really thought of using it for comedic affect, though!

Thanks!

sg_betty June 1 2009, 05:38:52 UTC

That was very interesting! I don't think I'll try it though, except under extraordinary circumstances (not being P. G. Wodehouse, who could do many things that I, perhaps, can, but should not do. ;)

akasha_lilian June 1 2009, 11:42:41 UTC

Interesting article, even though I don't know the fandom. And also: Michaelmas? Does this substitute Christmas? *gg*

verilyverity June 1 2009, 12:44:57 UTC

Nope. Michaelmas comes at the end of September. :D

alethiaxx June 2 2009, 00:08:41 UTC

Thanks for this post. I hadn't really thought about the purpose of the placement before, but now that you've pointed it out, it does make sense. The usage guidelines are also helpful.

I appreciate you lending your expertise :)