Dialogue

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

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You start with a capital letter, use quotation marks around the spoken words, and end with appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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The correct way to write dialogue includes using quotation marks, proper punctuation, and attributing the speech to the speaker.

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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.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can use a comma (,) to indicate a pause in dialogue.

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What is the purpose of using a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag tells the reader who is speaking and can also convey how they are speaking.

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What is an example of a dialogue tag?

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Examples of dialogue tags include 'said', 'asked', 'shouted', and 'whispered'.

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How do you write a question in dialogue?

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You use quotation marks around the spoken words and end with a question mark (?) inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct format for a sentence with dialogue?

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The correct format is: 'Speaker said, "What they said."'

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What should you do if a character speaks for more than one sentence?

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You keep the quotation marks at the beginning and end of the entire speech, and use quotation marks for each new sentence.