Dialogue Flashcard

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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The correct way to punctuate dialogue includes using quotation marks to enclose the spoken words and placing punctuation inside the quotation marks. For example: "Hello, Jack. How are you today?" asked Jill.

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What is a character trait?

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A character trait is a word that describes a person's personality or qualities, such as kind, brave, or funny.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

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You should use a comma before the closing quotation marks if the dialogue is followed by a tag (like 'said' or 'asked'). For example: "I love reading," said Sarah.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in dialogue?

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

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in dialogue?

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A statement ends with a period, while a question ends with a question mark.

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How do you identify the speaker in dialogue?

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The speaker is usually identified by a tag, such as 'said' or 'asked,' which follows the dialogue.

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What punctuation is used to show excitement in dialogue?

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An exclamation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion in dialogue.

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What is an example of a character trait?

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An example of a character trait is 'honest,' which describes someone who tells the truth.

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How do you format dialogue when a character speaks for multiple sentences?

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Each new sentence of dialogue should start with a new paragraph, but the quotation marks should remain at the beginning and end of the entire speech.