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Friday, August 19, 2011

Friday Round-Up - #170


Donna Lodge guest posts at Storyfix. She discusses the value and use of subtext in our stories.

What is subtext? It's what the character doesn't say or what he/she thinks contrary to their outward actions. A red rose can be a gift proclaiming love...or something to make an allergy sufferer miserable. Think about what we used to call a "backhanded compliment," something that appears nice but has an edge to it.

Have you used subtext in your stories? Examples?

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5 comments:

  1. DianeAugust 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I have not heard of this. Will head over and check her out. :O)

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  2. Jeanette LevellieAugust 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I think I've heard this term, but did not know what it meant. Thanks for explaining, Suze.

    I've probably used it without realizing I was doing it. Ha! Just like real life...

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  3. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Diane -

    Have a great weekend!

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  4. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Jen -

    Subtext can be found in words not said, tone of voice, conflicting body language, and sarcasm.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  5. Karen LangeAugust 20, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I've heard of this but hadn't thought about it in a while. Thanks for the link and reminder!
    Blessings,
    Karen

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