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There are an infinite amount of words in the english vocabulary! You don't have to use "said" to show every time a character speaks!
So, here we leave you a few suggestions to replace the so typical "said"
TO SHOW ANGER
grumbled
shouted
yelled
snapped
bellowed
rebuked
cautioned
warned
sneered
spat
TO SHOW AFFECTION
consoled
comforted
reassured
admired
soothed
TO SHOW EXCITEMENT
exclaimed
yelled
babbled
gushed
TO SHOW FEAR
whispered
stuttered
stammered
gasped
urged
hissed
blurted
TO SHOW HAPPINESS
sighed
exclaimed
murmured
gushed
laughed
TO SHOW DETERMINATION
declared
insisted
maintained
commanded
TO SHOW CONFLICT
jabbed
sneered
rebuked
hissed
scolded
demanded
threatened
insinuated
spat
glowered
TO SHOW AMUSEMENT
teased
joked
laughed
chuckled
chortled
sniggered
tittered
guffawed
giggled
roared
TO SHOW AGREEMENT
relented
apologized
agreed
reassured
placated
assented
FOR STORYTELLING
related
recounted
continued
emphasized
remembered
recalled
resumed
concluded
Also, that isn't the only option to express a character's feelings or tone. You could easily use actions accompanied by the dialogue.
Lydia bit her lip, hands fiddling with the hem of her blouse.
"Are you sure?"
This shows that the character is anxious/nervous. Sometimes when too many dialogue tags are used, the feeling given off can be disregarded!
WE HOPE THIS HELPED!
— paris, leavethecities
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SCOTT MCCALL 「 WRITING TIPS 」
AcakIN WHICH THE ADMINS GIVE THE READERS WRITING TIPS AND ADVICE FOR THEIR TEEN WOLF FANFICTIONS !
