Front

What is a dialogue tag?

Back

A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, indicating who is speaking. Examples include 'said,' 'asked,' and 'shouted.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

Identify the dialogue tag in this sentence: "The chicken is very good," suggested the waiter.

Back

suggested the waiter.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Front

Identify the dialogue in this sentence: "I'd like a triple fudge sundae, please," Jacob said.

Back

"I'd like a triple fudge sundae, please."

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a dialogue tag?

Back

The purpose of a dialogue tag is to clarify who is speaking and to convey the manner in which something is said.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

Identify the dialogue tag in this sentence: "Open your book," said Mr. Ruiz, "and turn to page 184."

Back

said Mr. Ruiz.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Front

Identify the dialogue in this sentence: "Are you coming over for dinner?" inquired Robert.

Back

"Are you coming over for dinner?"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Front

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

Back

A comma is used to separate dialogue from the dialogue tag when the tag comes before or after the dialogue.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Identify the dialogue in this sentence: "I can't believe it!" yelled Captain Abrahm.

Back

"I can't believe it!"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the difference between dialogue and a dialogue tag?

Back

Dialogue is the spoken words of characters, while a dialogue tag indicates who is speaking and how they are speaking.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

Identify the dialogue tag in this sentence: "Can we go to the park?" asked Lily.

Back

asked Lily.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B