LG 3.2 Purpose of Dialogue

Open Ended

What is dialogue?

Open Ended

Why do authors use dialogue?

Multiple Choice

"I've never been one for crowds."

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

"We have to get out of here, now!"

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

"The last time it rained was during the harvest festival."

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

"I don't trust him; he's hiding something."

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Build/Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

“Mercy is the bravest choice we can make.”

• Foreshadow

• Develop Theme

• Establish Tone/Mood

Multiple Choice

"Doors don't stay locked forever."

• Foreshadow

• Develop Theme

• Establish Tone/Mood

Multiple Choice

“Even the streetlights look nervous tonight.”

• Foreshadow

• Develop Theme

• Establish Tone/Mood

Multiple Choice

“It’s too quiet. Like the house is holding its breath.”

• Foreshadow

• Develop Theme

• Establish Tone/Mood

Multiple Choice

“Mercy costs more than victory, but it pays longer.”

• Foreshadow

• Develop Theme

• Establish Tone/Mood

Multiple Choice

“You’ll recognize the truth when the clocks stop.”

• Foreshadow

• Develop Theme

• Establish Tone/Mood

Multiple Choice

“Pack only what you can carry. We leave before sunrise.”

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Build/Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

“I double-check every lock before I sleep. It’s the only way I can breathe.”

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Build/Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

“I’m not brave; I’m just tired of being afraid.”

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Build/Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding

Multiple Choice

“On this island, the tide decides the roads—and today it’s late.”

• Reveal Character

• Advance the Plot

• Build/Resolve Conflict

• Worldbuilding