Dialogue Flashcard

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What are speech tags?

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Words that attribute dialogue to a speaker, such as 'said' or 'asked.'

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Why are speech tags important in dialogue?

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They help readers understand who is speaking.

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What punctuation marks are used to indicate dialogue?

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Quotation marks (" ").

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How do you punctuate dialogue correctly?

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Place a comma before the closing quotation mark if followed by a speech tag.

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What happens if you forget to use quotation marks in dialogue?

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The dialogue may be unclear and confusing.

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When should you start a new paragraph in dialogue?

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Whenever a different character begins speaking.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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To show the exact words spoken by a character.

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Can dialogue exist without speech tags?

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Yes, but it may confuse readers about who is speaking.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"I love ice cream," she said.

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What is a common mistake in punctuating dialogue?

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Forgetting to place a comma before the closing quotation mark.