Dialogue Punctuation

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between/amongst characters.

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What punctuation is used around a speaker's exact words?

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Quotation marks.

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Which sentence is written correctly? "Do we go to recess today or tomorrow?" Jake asked hopefully.

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Correct.

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Which sentence is correct? Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

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Correct.

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Choose the correct sentence: "Tomorrow we'll go to the airport to watch the planes land," said Grandma.

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Correct.

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What is a speaker tag?

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A phrase that attributes dialogue to a character, often including the character's name.

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When should you use a comma in dialogue?

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Use a comma before a speaker tag when the dialogue is followed by the tag.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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To indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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Place a question mark inside the quotation marks if the spoken words are a question.

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What is the rule for punctuation at the end of a dialogue?

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If the dialogue is followed by a speaker tag, use a comma inside the quotation marks.