Punctuating Dialogue

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What are quotation marks used for in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate a speaker's exact words.

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How should punctuation be placed when using quotation marks?

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Punctuation marks such as commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is a speaker tag?

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A speaker tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a specific character, such as 'said' or 'asked'.

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Which of the following is correct: 'He said, 'Hello.' or 'He said, 'Hello.'?

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'He said, 'Hello.'' is correct because the period is inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'She said, 'I will be there soon'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'She said, 'I will be there soon.'.

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When do you use a comma in dialogue?

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A comma is used before the closing quotation mark when a speaker tag follows the dialogue.

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What is the purpose of using dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue adds realism to a story, reveals character traits, and advances the plot.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the dialogue is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct format for interrupted dialogue?

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Use a dash to indicate the interruption, e.g., 'I was going to say—'.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct dialogue punctuation?

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Example: 'Can you believe it?' she asked.