Dialogue Punctuation 5th

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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 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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What is the correct punctuation for a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag, such as 'he said' or 'she asked', should be separated from the spoken words by a comma if it comes before or after the dialogue.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If a character asks a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a dialogue tag interrupts a sentence?

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If a dialogue tag interrupts a sentence, the first part ends with a comma, and the second part begins with a lowercase letter.

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How do you punctuate a quote within dialogue?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the dialogue, while the main dialogue remains in double quotation marks.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed.

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What is the purpose of a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag indicates who is speaking and can also convey the tone or manner of speaking.

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How do you punctuate 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.

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What is the correct way to write a dialogue that includes an exclamation?

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"Watch out!" he shouted.