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2614741 No.2614741 [Reply] [Original]

/Adv/, how do you make sure your language is suitable for your target audience?

I'm writing a book for kids somewhere between 5 and 7. I can't remember my reading level at that age.

Is "intimidating" a big word? But "scary" sounds too dumbed down.

>> No.2614743

Ask them. Go to a playground somewhere, bring some candy to make them interested.

>> No.2614747

In children's literature there's no such thing as "too dumbed down."

>> No.2614749

>>2614741
When I was 6 I was able to use a dictionary. Avoid condescension like the plague and trust that they'll use one.

>> No.2614776

Look up some books for that age group for examples

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2614793

Kids are actually pretty smart.

Either way, they've gotta learn somehow.
Make them think.
Never dumb down.