2 Dialogue Punctuation

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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.

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When should you start a new paragraph in dialogue?

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You should start a new paragraph every time a different character speaks to make it clear who is speaking.

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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 format a question in dialogue?

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A question in dialogue should end with a question mark inside the quotation marks, followed by a dialogue tag.

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

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Quotation marks should enclose the spoken words, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you format interrupted dialogue?

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In interrupted dialogue, use commas to separate the spoken words from the dialogue tag, and continue the dialogue after the tag.

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What is the purpose of using dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue adds realism to a story, reveals character traits, and advances the plot.

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What punctuation follows a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is usually followed by a comma if the dialogue continues, or a period if the dialogue ends.

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How do you indicate a character's speech is interrupted?

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Use a comma before the dialogue tag to indicate the interruption, and continue the dialogue after the tag.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in dialogue?

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A statement ends with a period, while a question ends with a question mark.