Dialogue Flashcard

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What are quotation marks used for?

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

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What should you do to the first word of a quotation?

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You should capitalize the first word of a quotation.

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What are character traits?

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Character traits are words that describe a character's personality or qualities.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a story or play.

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How do you punctuate a quotation at the end of a sentence?

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You place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues after the quote.

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What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue helps to develop characters, advance the plot, and create a more engaging narrative.

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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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What punctuation is used to separate dialogue from the rest of the sentence?

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A comma is used to separate dialogue from the rest of the sentence.

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What is an example of a character trait?

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Examples of character traits include honesty, bravery, kindness, and intelligence.