Dialogue Punctuation 2nd period

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific rules and symbols used to indicate spoken words in writing, including the use of quotation marks, commas, and periods.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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

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How do you punctuate a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is punctuated with a comma before the closing quotation mark if it follows the spoken words, e.g., "I love reading," she said.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes spoken words to a speaker, often including verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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What punctuation follows a question in dialogue?

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A question mark is used at the end of a spoken question, followed by the dialogue tag, e.g., "Are you coming?" she asked.

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How do you format a quote within dialogue?

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When quoting someone within dialogue, use single quotation marks for the inner quote, e.g., "He said, 'Let's go to the park.'"

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What is the rule for punctuating dialogue that is interrupted?

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If dialogue is interrupted by a dialogue tag, use a comma before the tag and continue the sentence after the tag, e.g., "I can't believe it," she said, "that we won!"

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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A dash (—) can be used to indicate a sudden break or pause in dialogue, e.g., "I was thinking—wait, what did you say?"

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What is the correct punctuation for a statement in dialogue?

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A statement in dialogue ends with a period inside the quotation marks if it is not followed by a dialogue tag, e.g., "I love ice cream."

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How do you punctuate a dialogue that includes an exclamation?

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An exclamation mark is used at the end of an exclamatory statement, e.g., "Watch out!" she shouted.