Mastering Dialogue and Punctuation

Mastering Dialogue and Punctuation

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English

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is dialogue in writing?

Back

Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a narrative, used to convey information, develop characters, and advance the plot.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dialogue tag?

Back

A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a speaker, often indicating who is speaking and how they are speaking (e.g., said, whispered, shouted).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is used to end a question in dialogue?

Back

A question mark (?) is used to end a question in dialogue.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should a dialogue tag be punctuated when it follows a quote?

Back

A dialogue tag should be separated from the quote by a comma if it follows a statement, and the first word of the tag should be lowercase unless it starts with a proper noun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct punctuation for this dialogue: "I can't believe it" she said?

Back

The correct punctuation is: "I can't believe it," she said.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using descriptive dialogue tags?

Back

Descriptive dialogue tags enhance the reader's understanding of the character's emotions and the tone of the conversation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate a strong emotion in dialogue?

Back

An exclamation mark (!) is used to indicate strong emotion in dialogue.

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