Dialogue Punctuation

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific rules and conventions used to punctuate spoken words in writing, including the use of quotation marks, commas, and question marks.

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When should 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 indicate a question in dialogue?

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

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How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a comma to separate the dialogue from the tag (e.g., 'he said') and continue the dialogue after the tag.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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

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How do you punctuate a statement in dialogue?

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A statement in dialogue is enclosed in quotation marks and ends with a period inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct punctuation for a quote within dialogue?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the dialogue, and double quotation marks for the dialogue itself.

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How do you punctuate a dialogue that includes a greeting?

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Use a comma before the greeting and place the greeting in quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuation when a dialogue tag follows a quote?

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If the dialogue tag follows the quote, the first word of the dialogue should be capitalized, and the punctuation from the dialogue should be inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a question in dialogue?

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