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, such as quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.

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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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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in dialogue?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause in dialogue, especially before a dialogue tag (e.g., 'he said', 'she asked').

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If a character asks a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? 'I can't believe it' she said.

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

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How do you punctuate an exclamation in dialogue?

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An exclamation mark should be placed inside the quotation marks if the spoken words are an exclamation.

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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 character, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence? 'Watch out!' he yelled.

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The correct punctuation is: 'Watch out!' he yelled.

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How do you format dialogue when a new speaker begins?

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Start a new paragraph each time a different character speaks.

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What is the rule for punctuating a statement in dialogue?

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A period is placed inside the quotation marks if the spoken words are a statement.