Punctuation & Dialogue

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What is a dialogue?

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When characters are talking.

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Which of the following is a punctuation mark?

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Comma.

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What does a speech tag do?

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Shows who is talking in a story.

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Can a speech tag come before or after what the character says?

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Yes, it can come before or after.

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What does a question mark show?

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A question.

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What is a comma used for?

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To separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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A punctuation mark that shows strong feelings or excitement.

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What is a period?

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A punctuation mark that shows the end of a statement.

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What is a quotation mark?

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Punctuation used to show the exact words someone said.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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To help clarify meaning in writing.