Dialogue Punctuation

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What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quote?

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Use quotation marks around the exact words spoken, e.g., Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

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What should you do with the first word of a quotation?

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Capitalize the first word of a quotation.

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Define dialogue in the context of writing.

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Dialogue is a conversation between characters.

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How do you indicate a speaker's exact words in writing?

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Put quotation marks around the speaker's exact words.

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What punctuation is used to separate a speaker from their dialogue?

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A comma is used before the opening quotation mark.

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What is the rule for punctuation at the end of a quote?

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Periods and commas are placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to quote a question?

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Use quotation marks and ensure the question mark is inside the quotes if it is part of the quoted material.

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How do you handle quotations within quotations?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, e.g., "He said, 'I love dogs.'"

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What is the purpose of dialogue tags?

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Dialogue tags indicate who is speaking and can provide context or emotion.

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What is an example of a dialogue tag?

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Examples include 'said,' 'asked,' 'replied,' etc.