Internal and External Dialogue

Internal and External Dialogue

Learning Intention: We are going to examine how writers use internal and external dialogue.

Success Criteria: I will be able to write a short story using internal and external dialogue.

What is Dialogue

Dialogue is a conversation where two or more characters are talking.

There are two types of dialogue.

Internal Dialogue

and

External Dialogue

An Example of External and Internal Dialogue

• External- Riley is having a conversation with her mother and father.

• Internal- Joy, Anger, Sadness, Disgust, and Fear are inside all of the character's minds.

External Dialogue

External Dialogue

• It is a spoken conversation between two or more characters.

• When writing with external dialogue, there is a formula.

• Who said it + Quotation Marks + What they said

  OR

• Tag + Quotations + Speech = External Dialogue

Multiple Choice

Choose the answer that uses External Dialogue correctly.

Tag + Quotations + Speech = External Dialogue

• Killmonger explained All over the planet our people suffer because they do not have the tools to fight back

• “If he touches you again, I’m going to impale him on this desk.”

• “If you were not so stubborn you would make a great queen,” the Black Panther told his sister.

Correct External Dialogue

“If you were not so stubborn you would make a great queen,” the Black Panther told his sister.

The answer has all three parts.

Tag + Quotations + Speech = External Dialogue

An Example: Writing with External Dialogue

The Scenario: Darius finds a 20 dollar bill on the ground. He picks it up and puts in his pocket. Kai sees him and tells him how wrong he is for keeping the money.

Create and External Dialogue for the scenario.

Darius said out loud with glee, "Yes, I found 20 bucks. Now, I have enough money for food and ice cream." Kai angrily responds, "You should not keep the money because it does not belong to you."

When using External Dialogue, you must have a tag or tell who said it.

There are many ways to say said. On the next slide, you are going to write using External Dialogue. Try to use a synonym for "said."

• uttered

• remarked

• mentioned

• stated

• answered

• replied

• voiced

"Said" is Dead

When using External Dialogue, you must have a tag or tell who said it.

There are many ways to say "said."

On the next slide, you are going to write using External Dialogue.

Try not to use "said" over and over and over again.

Open Ended

Read the story starter and create a 3-5 sentence story that uses External Dialogue.

You are at Best Buy and you want to buy the latest gaming console. You find someone who works there (now, tell a story).

Internal Dialogue

The Purpose of Internal Dialogue

Internal dialogue is an opportunity to get inside the character’s head, allowing the reader to experience the character’s innermost thought patterns, point of view, and opinions.

Internal Dialogue

Internal Dialogue is used by authors to indicate what a character is thinking.

In the clip, Ralphie's Internal Dialogue or thinking is in a man's voice.

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of using Internal Dialogue?

Check ALL that apply.

• To get inside the character's head.

• To allow readers to experience the thoughts of the character.

• To speak to another character.

• To reveal the what the character really thinks.

Internal Dialogue

When using Internal Dialogue, the writer tells what the character is thinking. To use Dialogue you must be able to recognize key words that show the thoughts and beliefs of a character.

Using Internal Dialogue does not require quotations marks because it is not being said out loud.

Sometimes Internal Dialogue is in italics, but it is not required.

Multiple Select

Check all of the boxes that use Internal Dialogue.

• I lied, Damian thought, but maybe she will forgive me.

• Damian told her, "I am so sorry that I lied to you."

• Maria wondered why Damian would think that she would forgive him so easily.

Internal Dialogue

I lied, Damian thought, but maybe she will forgive me.

Italicized words can mean thoughts.

Maria wondered why Damian would think that she would forgive him so easily.

Wondering explains what you are thinking.



Internal Dialogue

Internal Dialogue comes in many forms.

Sometimes it's called the inner voice or internal monologue.

Simply put: you can have thoughts and/or conversations in your head which can be included in your writing.

An example of Internal Dialogue

Scenario: Ali wanted to go to the movies, but the movies are not open during the pandemic.

I believe that the movie theaters should be open because people can sit six feet apart. I expect that the theaters will be open next year.

The words "believe" and "expect" are words show the character is thinking.

Open Ended

Prompt: Create a short story where you are having a conversation with your best friend about where to go after school. Use internal and external dialogue in your story.

Poll

Exit Ticket

Do you think you could use internal and external dialogue in your writing?

• I can use external dialogue.

• I can use internal dialogue

• I can use both

• I am still confused.