Dialogue Punctuation PRACTICE

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific marks used in writing to indicate spoken words, such as quotation marks, commas, and periods.

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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.

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How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark and continue the sentence after the interruption.

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What is the correct punctuation for a statement followed by a dialogue tag?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the statement is followed by a dialogue tag.

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What punctuation should follow a dialogue tag when the dialogue is a question?

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A question mark should be used at the end of the dialogue, and the dialogue tag should start with a lowercase letter.

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How do you format dialogue when a new character speaks?

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Start a new line for each new character's dialogue.

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What is the purpose of a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag indicates who is speaking and can provide context about the manner of speaking.

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What punctuation is used to show excitement in dialogue?

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An exclamation point (!) is used to indicate excitement or strong emotion.

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How do you punctuate a quote within dialogue?

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