Dialogue

Front

What are quotation marks used for?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a person or to highlight a specific phrase.

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a quote?

Back

You should place a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a statement.

Front

What is the correct way to write dialogue in a narrative?

Back

Each time the speaker changes, you should indent the new paragraph.

Front

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a quoted sentence?

Back

You can use a period, exclamation point, or question mark, depending on the context of the quote.

Front

What is the correct format for a quote followed by a dialogue tag?

Back

"[Quote]," said [Speaker].

Front

When should you use a comma in dialogue?

Back

Use a comma before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote.

Front

What is a dialogue tag?

Back

A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a specific character, such as 'said' or 'exclaimed'.

Front

How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

Back

Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, e.g., "He said, 'Hello!'".

Front

What is the purpose of using exclamation points in dialogue?

Back

Exclamation points indicate strong emotion or emphasis in the spoken words.

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

Back

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