Dialogue Flashcard

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What is dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a story, often indicated by quotation marks.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a character, often including verbs like 'said', 'asked', or 'cried'.

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How should punctuation be used in dialogue?

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Punctuation marks like commas and exclamation points should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with dialogue?

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A correct sentence with dialogue includes a comma before the opening quotation mark and proper punctuation inside the quotes.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

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How do you format a dialogue that continues after a dialogue tag?

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If the dialogue continues after a dialogue tag, the first word of the second part should be lowercase unless it's a proper noun.

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What is an example of a correct dialogue sentence?

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"I can't believe it's already Friday," Sarah said.

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What should you do if a character's dialogue 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 difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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

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How do you indicate a character's tone in dialogue?

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You can indicate tone through word choice, punctuation, and the use of adverbs in the dialogue tag.