I have been looking over my work of late and have come to the realization that my POV characters are decidedly wordy for their prospective roles(a gladiator and a cutthroat). I'm not about to rework my whole novel into two syllable words, but I am curious as to how much freedom an author is given when interpreting their character's voices. I myself have them spouting all sorts of convoluted s**t, yet keep their 'voices' nice and gritty.
Relatedly, is it ever ok insert writing terms into your POV. Ie: 'The two fighters took up metaphorical swords and went at each other.' (two children playing with sticks) or: 'A warm glow bathed housewives at their stoves, juxtaposing the turmoil outside.'
Relatedly, is it ever ok insert writing terms into your POV. Ie: 'The two fighters took up metaphorical swords and went at each other.' (two children playing with sticks) or: 'A warm glow bathed housewives at their stoves, juxtaposing the turmoil outside.'