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Kro92813 wrote: 29 Sep 2019, 22:44
Mr Benji wrote: 29 Sep 2019, 12:44 "Language" is one way that an author uses to grab the attention of an audience. It is a tool that create a mood or makes a connection with a reader. I think I support this "usage" in this story

Similarly, I think that the language most times leave an impact on such a mind even afterwards.

Moreover, I think if more words are added in the sequel, it would enhance this effect on the reader.

Thank you for such a question.
Do you think pellucid succeeded with her use of words in this story?
I think pellucid succeeded in making the reader pay close attention to the words. It was a unique way to draw the readers attention and it succeeded, for me.
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Ferdinand_otieno wrote: 30 Sep 2019, 00:31
Kro92813 wrote: 29 Sep 2019, 22:44
Mr Benji wrote: 29 Sep 2019, 12:44 "Language" is one way that an author uses to grab the attention of an audience. It is a tool that create a mood or makes a connection with a reader. I think I support this "usage" in this story

Similarly, I think that the language most times leave an impact on such a mind even afterwards.

Moreover, I think if more words are added in the sequel, it would enhance this effect on the reader.

Thank you for such a question.
Do you think pellucid succeeded with her use of words in this story?
I think pellucid succeeded in making the reader pay close attention to the words. It was a unique way to draw the readers attention and it succeeded, for me.
I think it worked, but I didn't love all of the words
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The language or expressions made sense to the Echoland surroundings and blended the story well.
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I liked it! I also laughed at the part where Will called Echoland, Geckoland, when he misheard its name. It was just a really unique concept and novel. She really did set a tone for the book by making Echoland come alive on the pages. I just really loved that.
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I like that the author created those phrases as it adds distiction to the people from Echoland, and at the same time gives character to the book as a whole.
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I thought the language was fun and entertaining.
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The slang of Echoland is really appealing and it adds color to the story. Additionally, I have enriched my vocabulary with these wonderful phrases.
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I did like the author's invention of these Echo words. The author is a genius, I must say. This is not easy, you know. Not only do these phrases add humour to the story, but they also make it original.
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I loved that quirky cool aspect of the dialogue! So uniquely grand and whimsical, and each unique phrase that popped up was like an unexpected bonus nugget of fantasy and make-believe magic!
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I thought the new language was creative. I always like when author's have some original spins on the story.
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The author was trying to be as humorous as possible with those phrases. The use Echo language is rare in most books but they add savour to the book.
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