What to write instead of said

Synonyms for said

Although there are many synonyms for 'said', often simplicity is clearest. Read ways to say 'said' and show who is speaking in dialogue, via gesture and movement or characters' reactions.

Learn how to use "said" correctly in a story, what to use instead of it, and other ways to convey how a word or line of dialogue was said.

Boring Words and What You Can Use Instead

What can we say instead of "Said". In an effort to help students avoid the overuse of the word "Said" in their writings, we brainstormed what our characters can say when they're happy or in a good mood. This gives students a list of words to use to properly describe their characters happy mood.

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