Dialogue Tag Vocabulary

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What does 'crooned' mean?

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To say in a low, soothing voice.

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What does 'declared' mean?

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To state something clearly and with passion.

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What does 'pleaded' mean?

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To make an emotional appeal, to beg.

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What does 'scolded' mean?

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To criticize someone, or to reprimand them.

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What does 'mumbled' mean?

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To say something quietly, to 'murmur'.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, often indicating how something is said.

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What is the purpose of using dialogue tags?

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To clarify who is speaking and to convey the tone or manner of speech.

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Give an example of a dialogue tag that shows excitement.

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'shouted' or 'exclaimed'.

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Give an example of a dialogue tag that shows anger.

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'yelled' or 'snapped'.

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What does 'whispered' imply in dialogue?

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It suggests that the speaker is speaking very quietly.