Dialogue Flashcard

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a quotation?

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A comma should be placed before the opening quotation mark, and the sentence should end with a comma inside the quotation if it is followed by a dialogue tag. Example: "I love reading," said Sarah.

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How do you capitalize words in a quotation?

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You should capitalize the first word of a quotation and the first word of each new sentence.

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What punctuation is used to separate a speaker from their dialogue?

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A comma is used to separate the speaker from their dialogue. Example: "It's a beautiful day," she said.

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What should you do when a new speaker begins to talk?

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You should start a new paragraph for each new speaker.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: Miller whined 'Are we there yet?'

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A comma should be placed after 'whined': Miller whined, 'Are we there yet?'

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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

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What is a dialogue tag?

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

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How do you format a quotation that is a question?

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If the quotation is a question, the question mark goes inside the quotation marks. Example: He asked, "Are you coming?"

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What is the difference between a direct quote and an indirect quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken, while an indirect quote paraphrases what someone said.

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What punctuation follows a quotation that is at the end of a sentence?

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A period should be placed after the closing quotation mark.