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Great is one of those words that depends so much on tone. How are you feeling this Monday morning?
Great!
Or
I still have to empty the dishwasher.
Great.
See what I mean? Genuine, sarcastic, “great” has it all.
Maybe, ironically, because it doesn’t say much. What is “great?” Not a word you’d use while writing, really, unless it’s something a character would say. Then, of course, it’s great.
Because of the duality.
Not many words have that instant flexibility, that built-in self contradiction.
Meanwhile I have much Monday to Monday, shoulder to the wheel and all those cliches.
No need to worry about me, though. I’m great.
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Dude. I’ve always thought of Dude that way. Dude! or …dude… or even Du-hu-hude! So many interpretations. Enjoy your week!
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YES! That’s another one. All in the intonation.
You too!
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GREAT goes hand in hand with FINE….can go either way. LOL!
DB McNicol, author
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Oh my yes, tone of voice – that nuance writers have to find a way to get across to our readers. I have to admit being a user of the sarcastic version of this word rather more than the positive. I may have to give that some work …
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