Dialogue Rules

Dialogue Rules

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English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative?

Back

Dialogue expresses and develops character, establishes the setting, advances the story, and deepens the conflict.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should dialogue be punctuated when a character speaks?

Back

Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation placed inside the quotation marks.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to use quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

Quotation marks should be used to indicate the exact words spoken by a character.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should you do each time the speaker changes in a narrative?

Back

You should indent the new line to indicate a change in speaker.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of correct dialogue punctuation?

Back

The mother remarked, “Don’t forget to clean your room!”

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of incorrect dialogue punctuation?

Back

The mother remarked “Don’t forget to clean your room!” (missing comma before the quotation).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to write dialogue that continues after a speaker tag?

Back

“I want some Cheetos,” I said, “so let’s go get some.”

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