Effects of Dialogue

conversation between characters; the talk that happens in a story

• dialogue

• characterization

• inference

• prediction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a narrative?

• To describe the setting

• To develop characters and advance the plot

• To provide background information

• To summarize the story

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an effect of using dialogue in a story?

• It slows down the pacing

• It reveals character traits

• It confuses the reader

• It eliminates the need for a narrator

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How can dialogue contribute to the theme of a story?

• By providing direct exposition

• By showing character interactions and conflicts

• By listing thematic statements

• By describing the setting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a dialogue, what does the use of slang or informal language typically indicate?

• The social status of a character

• The time period of the story

• The character's education level

• The character's personality or background

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an effect of dialogue on the pacing of a story?

• It always speeds up the story

• It always slows down the story

• It can either speed up or slow down the story

• It has no effect on pacing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes indirect dialogue?

• Dialogue that is quoted directly

• Dialogue that summarizes what was said

• Dialogue that includes inner thoughts

• Dialogue that uses formal language

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does dialogue play in character development?

• It reveals characters' thoughts and feelings

• It describes the physical appearance of characters

• It provides a list of characters

• It sets the scene for the story

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does dialogue affect the tone of a story?

• It has no effect on tone

• It can change the tone depending on the characters' speech

• It always makes the tone more serious

• It always makes the tone more lighthearted

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of dialogue on reader engagement?

• It decreases reader engagement

• It has no effect on reader engagement

• It increases reader engagement by making the story more dynamic

• It confuses the reader

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4