Dialogue Punctuation

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific marks used in writing to indicate spoken words, including quotation marks, commas, and periods.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes dialogue?

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You should place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., said, asked).

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked.'

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks, followed by the dialogue tag.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I love ice cream' said John?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I love ice cream,' said John.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can indicate a pause in dialogue by using ellipses (...) or dashes (—).

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in dialogue?

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The first word of the dialogue should be capitalized, regardless of whether it follows a dialogue tag.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with interrupted dialogue?

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Use a dash to indicate the interruption, and start the next part of the dialogue with a lowercase letter if it continues the same sentence.

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What is the correct way to write: 'I can't believe it' she said?

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The correct way is: 'I can't believe it,' she said.