INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Long paragraphs of dialogue can overwhelm readers, so make sure the dialogue that you write is full and vibrant, but not too dense. Keep the dialogue as exchanges between characters, not overly long monologues. Dialogue should always move the plot along. The dialogue should serve the plot, not the other way around. Take out any unnecessary dialogue, especially if it is long-winded. When you're writing, think actively about the vocabulary you are using. Avoid using contemporary words. You can use your dictionaries to help you determine what words are contemporary. Think about using accurate syntax, which is a bit more difficult than choosing the proper vocabulary. Syntax is the way sentences are structured, and it does change over time. One way to think about syntax is to think about historical dialogue as its own dialect (a sub-section of a language, with different inflections and words), which it essentially is. Look at this example of a southern American dialect from Flannery O'Connor: "He and the girl had almost nothing to say to each other. One thing he did say was, 'I ain't got any tattoo on my back.' 'What you got on it?' the girl said. 'My shirt,' Parker said. 'Haw.' 'Haw, haw,' the girl said politely." Of course, words like "ain't" and "haw" stand out as southern slang/dialect. However, the structures are different from standard English as well. For instance, the sentence, "What you got on it?" leaves out the "being" verb, as normally "have" would go before "you." Historical dialogue can also have different structures, and the only way to learn those structures is to read primary texts and even secondary texts from the time period. In fact, the best dialect writers rely more on syntax than on trying to make words appear accented by changing spellings and shortening words. An idiom is a phrase the meaning of which is not directly derived from its actual words. Idioms are often phrases that don't necessarily make sense, like "It's raining cats and dogs", or "He kicked the bucket". They are often metaphorical in nature, though not always. Like looking for vocabulary, you can read older sources to find common idioms of the time period. Similarly, idiom dictionaries can help you find out-of-use phrases, as well as the slang dictionaries mentioned above. Using only dialogue bores readers over time, so keep the action going between exchanges. Monologues, especially when they are in hard to understand historic phrasing, can lose your readers attention. Although language may have been spoken more formally in the past than today, not all language in the past was formal and there were still divisions between formal and informal speaking. In other words, if your character is talking to a close friend, their language needs to be less formal than when he or she is talking to a complete stranger, even in historical fiction. Also, dialogue doesn't need to beand shouldn't bein complete sentences all the time. When writing formal language, remember "formal" does not necessarily mean "stilted." For example, if you've ever read Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters, you will realize that even formal language can have wit and punch. Try speaking the dialogue aloud, and make sure that you don't stumble over it. While you don't want your text to sound modern, you don't want it to be so "historical" that readers have a difficult time understanding it. Your text should still be enjoyable to read, and not require too much "translation". This will allow your readers to move through your book at a fairly quick pace, and avoid losing interest.

SUMMARY: Keep dialogue short. Use words appropriate to the time period. Use appropriate syntax and slang to construct historically accurate sentences. Use older idioms to evoke a bygone era. Use action to break up long stretches of dialogue. Avoid using overly formal language. Don't overdo historical phrasing.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While the computer reboots, press and hold the Shift button until you see the boot options menu. On the boot options screen, click Troubleshoot. On the Advanced options screen, click UEFI Firmware Settings. If you don't see UEFI Firmware Settings, your computer didn't have Windows 8 pre-installed, and you'll need to get the BIOS version via the command prompt or the BIOS menu. The computer reboots into the UEFI firmware settings screen. Depending on your computer hardware, you'll see different information. The UEFI version will usually be under the Main or starting tab.

SUMMARY: Restart your computer. Open the Troubleshoot menu. Open UEFI Firmware Settings. Click Restart. Look for the UEFI version. Write down the UEFI number.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the great things about slouchy boots is their versatility! If you prefer a semi-slouchy boot, simply tug the top of the boot up to reduce the slouch. Focus on making the boots less slouchy on the widest part of your leg to create a slimmer silhouette. If your boots won't stay up, use a boot band or adhesive tape to keep them in place. If you love the slouchy look of this trend, you can embrace it by pushing the boots down. Tug the boots down to create additional folds and wrinkles for a super slouchy look. If your boots are leather or suede, you can pair them with either shiny or matte fabrics. However, if your boots are patent leather, vinyl, or another shiny material, you'll want to wear them with matte fabrics to keep your look from becoming too costume-like. For instance, shiny black slouchy boots would look great with dark-wash skinny jeans and a floral-patterned blouse. A vinyl bodycon dress paired with vinyl slouchy boots, on the other hand, takes the look over the top.

SUMMARY:
Pull the boots up for a streamlined silhouette. Push the boots down to create a more substantial slouch. Pair shiny boots with matte fabrics.