Punctuating Dialogue

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of specific punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing, such as quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.

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When do you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement in dialogue?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion in dialogue.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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A question mark (?) is placed inside the quotation marks at the end of the spoken question.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I love ice cream' she said?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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How do you separate dialogue from the tag (like 'she said')?

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A comma is used to separate the dialogue from the tag, and the tag starts with a lowercase letter unless it's a proper noun.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a character, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Can we go outside' he asked?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Can we go outside?' he asked.

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How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a statement in dialogue.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I can't believe it' she exclaimed?

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The correct way is: 'I can't believe it!' she exclaimed.