Dialogue

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between/amongst characters.

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How should dialogue be punctuated when a character speaks?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, followed by a comma before the dialogue tag (e.g., 'he said').

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Which of the following is the correct punctuation for dialogue? 'Hi!' yelled Joey.

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Correct. The exclamation mark is inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue helps to develop characters, advance the plot, and create a more engaging narrative.

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How do you identify dialogue in a text?

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Look for quotation marks that indicate spoken words.

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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 'he said' or 'she asked.'

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with dialogue?

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The correct way is to use quotation marks around the spoken words and proper punctuation.

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Is this sentence correct? The kids shouted, 'I love ice cream!'

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Yes, it is correct.

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

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The spoken words may be confused with narration, making it unclear who is speaking.

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What is the effect of using exclamation marks in dialogue?

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Exclamation marks convey strong emotions or excitement in the character's speech.