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terminology-rationalization
The chapter clarifies the preferred use of terms like 'Visitor' and 'Spacer' to maintain consistency in character dialogue and narrative.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 708
This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and terminological clarifications related to the novel's world-building. It discusses the usage of terms like 'Visitor' and 'Spacer' among different characters, the nature of large structures in the transcend zone, and linguistic units such as 'dozen' and their cultural significance. Additionally, it hints at environmental details like specific wind phenomena and potential scene backgrounds involving alien fauna and intense winds.