Punctuating Dialogue

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5th Grade
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What is dialogue punctuation?
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Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of quotation marks, commas, and other punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do you use quotation marks in dialogue?
Back
Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What punctuation mark follows a dialogue tag?
Back
A comma is used to separate the spoken words from the dialogue tag when the tag comes before the dialogue.
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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?
Back
If the spoken words are a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dialogue tag?
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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?
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If the spoken words are a statement, use a period inside the quotation marks.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct punctuation for this dialogue: Melanie said, 'I love reading'
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The correct punctuation is: Melanie said, 'I love reading.'
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