Ethan B.

asked • 06/13/23

Do i need to add the words in the parentheses?

Or does the context of the rest (not included here) of the story do that for me?


"I'd a-

Ccuse you of scamming

(Me) but you'd

(Always) have (your) excuses"


Annette D.

Is this dialogue in a book/short story, etc.? If so, you don't need the parenthesis. If it's for an essay, that is a whole different problem. You probably wouldn't want to write in this style. Let me know if I can help in any way...
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Lily L. answered • 06/14/23

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Hi Ethan! Is this something that you're writing yourself? If so, I'd recommend adding the word "me" for clarity. The other two are optional, but personally, I'd lean towards adding one of them for emphasis. Does that help?

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Ethan B.

So "always" and "your" are optional, but you would add "always" for emphasis?
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06/14/23

Harris D.

Hi Ethan, please book me, and I can be your standby English wiz. Adding those words brings attention to the fact that you know this person well, and know they are scammers. Omitting them emphasizes SCAMMING.
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06/22/23

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