Dialogue

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What is the correct use of quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks should enclose the exact words spoken by a character, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How should the first word of a quotation be treated in terms of capitalization?

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The first word of a quotation should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is typically used to indicate a strong emotion or command in dialogue?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to indicate strong emotion or command.

Front

Is the following sentence correct? 'Cliff exclaimed, "Seventh grade is the best year yet!"'

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Yes, the sentence is correct as it properly uses quotation marks and punctuation.

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What is the purpose of using dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue is used to convey characters' thoughts, feelings, and interactions, making the narrative more engaging.

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What is the rule for punctuating dialogue when a sentence continues after the dialogue?

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If a sentence continues after the dialogue, the dialogue should end with a comma inside the quotation marks.

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How do you format a quote that is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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The first part of the quote ends with a comma, and the second part begins with a lowercase letter unless it starts a new sentence.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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When should a new paragraph be started in dialogue?

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A new paragraph should be started each time a new character speaks.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken by a character, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what was said.