Punctuation in Dialogue: Adding Quotation Marks

This video tutorial focuses on the correct use of punctuation, particularly quotation marks, in writing dialogue. It begins with an overview of punctuation marks and their functions, then delves into the specifics of using quotation marks to indicate dialogue. The tutorial includes practical examples and exercises, guiding viewers through the process of editing a draft to correctly punctuate dialogue. By the end, viewers are encouraged to practice these skills on their own writing to enhance clarity and understanding.

Which punctuation marks are typically used at the end of sentences?

• Commas, colons, and semicolons

• Periods, question marks, and exclamation points

• Dashes, hyphens, and ellipses

• Brackets, braces, and parentheses

What is the primary purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

• To separate sentences

• To highlight important words

• To indicate a pause in speech

• To show what a character is saying

In the example 'Today, we are going to explore colors in our artwork,' where should the quotation marks be placed?

• Before 'Today' and after 'colors'

• Before 'explore' and after 'artwork,'

• Before 'Today' and after 'artwork,'

• Before 'we' and after 'colors'

When adding quotation marks, what should you ensure?

• They are used to separate paragraphs

• They are used only at the end of a sentence

• They are placed around every word

• They are placed around what the character actually says

In the sentence 'What is your favorite color?' where should the quotation marks be placed?

• Before 'What' and after 'favorite'

• Before 'is' and after 'favorite'

• Before 'your' and after 'color?'

• Before 'What' and after 'color'

What is the correct placement of quotation marks in the sentence 'My favorite colors are purple and blue, she said.'?

• Before 'My' and after 'blue,'

• Before 'favorite' and after 'she said'

• Before 'colors' and after 'purple'

• Before 'she' and after 'said'

What should you do after underlining what a character is saying?

• Rewrite the sentence

• Add a comma before the underlined text

• Add a period at the end

• Use quotation marks around the underlined text