Dialogue Flashcard

Front

What is the correct way to use quotations in a sentence?

Back

The correct way to use quotations is to place the quoted text within quotation marks and include proper punctuation. For example: "Hello, Jack. How are you today?" asked Jill.

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

Back

You should capitalize the first word of a quotation.

Front

What are words that describe a character's personality or qualities called?

Back

They are called character traits.

Front

What does each speaker get in a dialogue?

Back

Each speaker gets a new paragraph.

Front

What do we call the people in a story?

Back

They are called characters.

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate spoken words?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate spoken words.

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

Back

The purpose of dialogue is to show conversations between characters and to reveal their thoughts and feelings.

Front

How do you indicate a change in speaker in dialogue?

Back

You indicate a change in speaker by starting a new paragraph.

Front

What is an example of a character trait?

Back

An example of a character trait is kindness.

Front

What is the difference between a quotation and a paraphrase?

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A quotation is the exact words spoken, while a paraphrase is a restatement of those words in your own words.