Dialogue Punctuation

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific marks used in writing to indicate spoken words, including quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in dialogue?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause in dialogue, especially before the dialogue tag (e.g., he said, she asked).

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If a character asks a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I can't believe it' said Sarah?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I can't believe it,' said Sarah.

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How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a dash to indicate the interruption, and continue the dialogue after the dash.

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What is the purpose of a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag identifies who is speaking and can provide context or emotion.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with dialogue?

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If the dialogue ends with a period, the period goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'It's a beautiful day' she said?

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The correct punctuation is: 'It's a beautiful day,' she said.

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When should you capitalize the first word in dialogue?

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Always capitalize the first word of the dialogue, even if it follows a dialogue tag.