Narrative Dialogue

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a character in dialogue.

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How should punctuation be placed when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks such as commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct format for a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag typically follows the spoken words and indicates who is speaking, e.g., '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 different character speaks.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated question in dialogue?

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"Are you coming to the party?" she asked.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the quote, e.g., "He said, 'Hello!'".

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what was said.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated exclamation in dialogue?

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"Watch out!" he shouted.

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How do you format dialogue that includes an interruption?

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Use an em dash to indicate the interruption, e.g., "I was going to say—".

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a dialogue?

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The first word of a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.