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7 ways to make dialog sound natural

Making Change

You might be tempted to write the small talk that starts a conversation, so it sounds realistic. Imagine how a movie would show it. ” Find simple alternatives in The A to Z of Alternative Words (PDF) from the Plain English Campaign. It varies the rhythm, makes people sound more human, and gives them character.

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WEAVING A TALE – HOW STORYTELLING CAN ENHANCE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Learnnovators

Quiet except for the shrill sound of children laughing. Create compelling characters, and make them relatable to your audience Think of your favourite characters in movies. Use conflict to drive the plot In fiction writing and movies, conflict happens either in fantastical settings (e.g., Picture this scene in the 1980s.

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10 Easy-to-Implement Steps to Improve Accessibility on Your Website

Hurix Digital

Provide Alternative Text for Images Ever wondered how images communicate, especially to those who can’t see them? Think of our site as a vibrant storybook – without alternative text, it’s like skipping over essential details in the narrative. Incorporating alternative text isn’t merely a feature.

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Making Employee Onboarding an Immersive Experience with Mixed Reality

Origin Learning

Science fiction foresaw the use of an alternate reality and immersive technologies well before humankind actually developed such advanced technologies. The 80s saw the release of a movie titled ‘Tron’. It sounds all too far-fetched and improbable.

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What Doesn’t Belong In Your XR Training Content

Roundtable Learning

We all have that friend who likes to talk during movies. One great alternative is to incorporate an avatar/CGI character to accompany learners and give them essential information during the training session. By pairing animations with sound effects or narration, XR programs are more effective in illustrating concepts to learners.

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Tips for working at home and staying healthy

Fellow Digitals

That sounds like a lot, but it’s a small form of movement such as throwing away a piece of paper, getting some water, or walking to the toilet. Dynamic stress (movement) stimulates the blood circulation by the alternation of tension and relaxation which also stimulates the supply of nutrients and removal of toxins.

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#TwistedTropes 25. Schindler's shopping list

Learning with e's

At first Spielberg didn't really want to make the film, and offered it to several other directors, and also to a taxi driver by mistake, but eventually he agreed to direct the movie when he realised that one Oskar could be multiplied into several more. Would it be a list of all his Swiss bank accounts?

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