Dialogue

What is the correct way to write dialogue with a tag?

• The tag should be placed before the spoken words, and the first word of the spoken sentence should be capitalized.

• The tag should be placed after the spoken words, and the first word of the spoken sentence should be capitalized.

• The tag should be placed in the middle of the spoken words, and the first word of the spoken sentence should be lowercase.

• The tag should be omitted entirely, and the spoken sentence should be in lowercase.

What is the correct way to quote dialogue within dialogue?

• Use double quotation marks for the inner dialogue.

• Use single quotation marks for the inner dialogue when quoting dialogue within dialogue.

• Use italics for the inner dialogue.

• Use no punctuation for the inner dialogue.

How do you format a new paragraph in dialogue?

• Each time a new character speaks, start a new paragraph to clearly indicate who is speaking.

• Use a semicolon to separate different characters' dialogues in the same paragraph.

• Indent the first line of each character's dialogue to signify a new speaker.

• Write all dialogue in a single paragraph regardless of the number of speakers.

What is the significance of using correct punctuation in dialogue?

• It helps convey the intended meaning, tone, and flow of the conversation.

• It makes the text look more visually appealing.

• It allows for longer sentences without confusion.

• It is only important in formal writing.

How do you punctuate dialogue at the end of a sentence?

• Use a semicolon before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues.

• Use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues, or a period if it ends.

• Use an exclamation mark before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues.

• Use a dash before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues.

What punctuation follows a question in dialogue?

• A period inside the quotation marks.

• A comma inside the quotation marks.

• A question mark inside the quotation marks.

• An exclamation mark inside the quotation marks.

How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

• Use a comma before the closing quotation mark.

• Use a dash to indicate an interruption in dialogue, placing it before the closing quotation mark.

• Use a semicolon to separate the dialogue.

• Use parentheses to enclose the interrupted dialogue.

What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

• Direct dialogue paraphrases what a character said, while indirect dialogue quotes the exact words spoken by a character.

• Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken by a character, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what a character said.

• Direct dialogue is used in written texts, while indirect dialogue is used in spoken conversations.

• Direct dialogue is always longer than indirect dialogue.

How do you show a character's emotion in dialogue?

• By using descriptive tags or adverbs, such as 'she said angrily'.

• By writing long, detailed descriptions of the character's background.

• By using only dialogue without any tags or descriptions.

• By focusing solely on the plot without considering character emotions.

How do you indicate a character's action in dialogue?

• You can include a character's action in the same sentence as their dialogue, using a comma before the dialogue starts.

• You should always start a new paragraph for a character's action.

• Character actions should be described in detail before the dialogue begins.

• Actions should be indicated only after the dialogue ends.