Dialogue

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a story, play, or other literary work.

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What punctuation is used to indicate spoken words?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate spoken words.

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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 way to write dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a dash (—) to indicate the interruption.

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What is a reporting verb in dialogue?

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A reporting verb is a verb that introduces dialogue, such as 'said', 'asked', or 'exclaimed'.

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How do you format dialogue in a story?

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Each new speaker's dialogue should start on a new line.

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What is the purpose of using exclamation marks in dialogue?

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Exclamation marks indicate strong feelings or high volume in spoken words.

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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 thoughts in writing?

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Use italics to indicate a character's thoughts.

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What is the role of dialogue in storytelling?

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Dialogue helps to develop characters, advance the plot, and create tension.