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797 - Why Dickens' Character Names Are So Revealing. 'Continual' or 'Continuous'?

2020/11/12
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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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What Dickens can teach you about choosing your characters' names. Plus, how to remember the frustratingly different meanings of "continuous" and "continual."

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