: Re: Referring to sign language in conversations I am writing a story in which one of the main characters is Deaf, and therefore communicates with other leads using sign language. Not being a native

@Michele605

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Not a signed language user or expert, though I had once to learn a bit
about it. I think replacing "to say" by "to sign" is probably OK. But
some other verbs can be used as usual.

For example, why write "Emily signed back" rather than "Emily
replied", which is independent of the communication medium, unless
insisting on the medium, or on a change of medium, is important.
You would probably not write "Emily said back".

For example also: "« why don't you draw a flower too » suggested
Anna" does not need to insist in the medium. (independently of the use
of « »).

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