Dialogue Flashcard

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What is a speaker tag in dialogue?

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A speaker tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a specific character, indicating who is speaking.

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How should punctuation be used in dialogue?

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Punctuation in dialogue should be placed inside quotation marks, and proper punctuation rules must be followed for clarity.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

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The dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and any necessary punctuation should be placed inside those marks.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used to separate the dialogue from the speaker tag and to indicate pauses or breaks in the speech.

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How do you format a sentence that interrupts dialogue with a speaker tag?

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The first part of the dialogue is followed by a comma, the speaker tag is inserted, and then the dialogue continues with a lowercase letter unless it starts a new sentence.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in dialogue?

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A statement ends with a period, while a question ends with a question mark, affecting the tone and delivery of the dialogue.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue sentence?

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"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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A pause can be indicated by using ellipses (...) or by inserting a speaker tag.

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What is the role of exclamation points in dialogue?

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Exclamation points convey strong emotions or emphasis in the spoken dialogue.

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How should you handle dialogue that spans multiple paragraphs?

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Each new paragraph should begin with an opening quotation mark, but the closing quotation mark is only used at the end of the final paragraph.