Dialogue Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a comma in dialogue?

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A comma is used to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag (e.g., 'he said') and to indicate a pause.

Front

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

Back

After the word 'whined'.

Front

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: 'This cake is delicious,' I said, as I took a bite. or 'This cake is delicious,' I said as I took a bite?

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'This cake is delicious,' I said, as I took a bite.

Front

What should always be capitalized in dialogue?

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The first word inside the quotation marks and the first word of each new sentence.

Front

True or False: When the speaker changes in dialogue, you should indent and start a new paragraph.

Back

True.

Front

Which sentence has correct punctuation for the dialogue: 'I can't believe it! she said.' or 'I can't believe it,' she said.?

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'I can't believe it,' she said.

Front

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'.

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in dialogue?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause.

Front

How do you format dialogue when a new speaker begins?

Back

You indent and start a new paragraph.

Front

What is the rule for punctuating questions in dialogue?

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A question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if the spoken words are a question.