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Entrants (that is all of you), I recommend not to use adverbs for speech attribution. Since everyone made that mistake except for TWIF, I won't deduct points for it, but yeah. No self-respecting writer uses adverbs for speech attribution.
That's right, not even minimalist writers. D:<
I agree in principle, but I also feel that there is some sort of unwarranted crusade against adverbs. True, if overused, they really weaken writing. Used (very) sparingly, however, they can be alright. They just have to be used properly.
I googled this out of curiosity and on one forum, someone said it best: they're like toffees. Here and there is fine, but have too many and you ruin your taste.
EDIT: I think I understand now. Yes, I agree that using adverbs for speech attribution (he said happily or she snapped bitterly) does weaken writing. However, what's your opinion on using other words for said? (i.e. "I do not!" he snapped)
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