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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a literary work, often used to reveal character traits and advance the plot.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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

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How should punctuation be placed in dialogue?

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Punctuation marks such as commas, periods, and question marks should be placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the spoken words.

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What is a common mistake in punctuating dialogue?

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A common mistake is placing punctuation outside of the quotation marks when it should be inside.

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What is the correct way to format a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a character, typically following the spoken words, e.g., "he said" or "she asked."

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What is an example of a dialogue tag?

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Examples of dialogue tags include: "said," "asked," "replied," and "exclaimed."

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How do you indicate a character's thoughts in writing?

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Character's thoughts can be indicated using italics or by using phrases like 'she thought' before the thought.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken by a character, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what a character said.

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What is a dialogue break?

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A dialogue break occurs when a new paragraph is started for a new speaker, making it clear who is speaking.

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What is the importance of using correct punctuation in dialogue?

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Correct punctuation in dialogue is important for clarity, understanding, and maintaining the flow of the conversation.