Dialogue

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a character, often indicating who is speaking.

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How should the first word of a quotation be treated in writing?

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The first word of a quotation should be capitalized.

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What punctuation is used to separate dialogue from the dialogue tag?

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A comma is typically used to separate dialogue from the dialogue tag.

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What is the correct format for writing dialogue in a narrative?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks and properly punctuated.

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How do you indicate a character's thoughts in writing?

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Character's thoughts can be indicated using italics or by using indirect dialogue.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what was said.

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What should you do if a character speaks for multiple sentences?

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If a character speaks for multiple sentences, use opening quotation marks at the beginning and closing quotation marks at the end of the entire speech.

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What is the role of context in understanding dialogue?

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Context helps readers understand the situation, emotions, and relationships between characters in dialogue.