Dialogue 2

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What are quotation marks?

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

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue or when quoting someone directly.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between characters in a story.

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How do you punctuate dialogue correctly?

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Begin with a capital letter, use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words, and place punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write: Janet said, 'I love ice cream.'?

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The correct way is: Janet said, 'I love ice cream.' (using single quotes for a quote within a quote).

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question in dialogue?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a spoken question.

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What is the purpose of using exclamation marks in dialogue?

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Exclamation marks (!) are used to show strong feelings or emphasis in spoken words.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can use ellipses (...) to indicate a pause or trailing off in speech.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what was said.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"I can't believe it's already Friday!" exclaimed Sarah.