02/04 Dialogue

02/04 Dialogue

Objective

I will be able to analyze and describe dialogue by identifying four traits.

C.H.A.M.P.S.

• C - 0 - Except when called on

• H - chat

• A - notes, quiz

• M - at computer

• P - answering questions, taking notes

• S - 80% on quiz

Expectations

Take Notes

Respond when called on

Use chat appropriately

Be visible on camera

Do your best on the quiz

Dialogue

When two characters talk to each other in a story, it is called "dialogue". Dialogue is an important part of the story because dialogue helps the reader learn more about the characters and the story.

Multiple Choice

What is dialogue?

• Where the story takes place

• When two characters talk to each other in a story

• The main character

• A theme in a story

Two Important Things to Remember

1. The words the characters speak are set apart by quotation marks

( " " )

2. The dialogue inside the quotation marks follows the same rules as regular sentences. The first letter of the sentence should be capitalized, and proper nouns, names, and words like "I" should also be capitalized.

Example

"There is nothing like a warm drink on a cold day!" Marsha told Ronald.

There is nothing like a warm drink on a cold day are the words Marsha said out loud.

Multiple Choice

What are the words Marsha said to Ronald?

Remember: "There is nothing like a warm drink on a cold day!" Marsha told Ronald

• "I like to see my breath when it's cold."

• "I hate cold weather!"

• "There is nothing like a warm drink on a cold day!"

• "My toes get cold when it's cold!"

Clues to know when dialogue is present

Words like "said," "called," or "replied" let the reader know who is speaking in a story. It is important to pay attention to what each character says, especially when there is more than one character talking.

Example

"You hurt my feelings when you yelled at me," said Tony.

"I'm sorry!" Marcus told him. "I did not mean to hurt you."

"Great!" said Paul. "Now we can all be friends again."

Multiple Select

What are some words to let you know when dialogue is present?

• Said

• Called

• Replied

• Hey

Do people speak in complete sentences?

Words spoken by a character in a story are not always in complete sentences.

Example

"What's up?" Mario asked his friend.

"Oh, nothing," replied Tomas.

Multiple Choice

Do people always speak in complete sentences?

• Yes

• No

Italics

Slanted letters (called italic letters) in dialogue can mean a variety of things. Usually, the character spends more time saying these words. Sometimes writers use slanted letters to show a word's importance. Readers can figure out why a word is slanted by paying close attention to the story.

Example

"My aunt is always on the phone," groaned Hector.

Multiple Choice

Why do we italicize words?

• To show when there is dialogue present.

• To show a word is important.

• To show the setting of a story.

• To let you know what the author had for lunch.

Repeating

Writers sometimes repeat words and/or letters. Repeating words shows the importance of what is being said. Repeating letters shows that a character is stuttering. Stuttering can be a clue to the character's feelings.

Example

"Why do you look so frightened?" the spider asked Maria. "I'm just saying hello."

"S-s-s-s-spiders aren't supposed to talk!" Maria cried. "You shouldn't be able to talk!"

Multiple Choice

Besides italics, what is another way an author can show a something is important?

• By writing it in all capital letters

• By calling the reader and telling him or her.

• By repeating it

• By writing it larger than the other words.

Dots

Sometimes writers use a line of dots (. . .) to show that the characters are pausing longer than they should between words.

Example

"I think . . . I'll take a little nap," yawned Sleepy Bear.

Multiple Choice

What is one way an author can show a pause in dialogue?

• With quotation marks

• With dots

• With a question mark

• With a capital letter

Large Dashes

Large dashes (—) can also appear in dialogue. They usually mean that a character suddenly stops talking for some reason.

Example

"I am running out of snowballs!" Rita told her brother.

"Wait—okay, here are more snowballs for you," he replied.

Multiple Choice

How can an author show when someone stops talking suddenly?

• A large dash

• A capital letter

• Quotation marks

• italicized letters