Dialogue: Quick Check

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks indicate the exact words spoken by a character or person.

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Identify the correct use of quotation marks in a sentence.

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Quotation marks should be used to enclose direct speech or quotations.

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What is a speech tag?

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A speech tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a speaker, often including verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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Why are speech tags important in dialogue?

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They help clarify who is speaking, preventing confusion for the reader.

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What is the correct punctuation for a sentence that includes dialogue?

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The punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How should a question be formatted in dialogue?

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A question in dialogue should end with a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of an incorrect use of quotation marks?

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Using quotation marks around indirect speech or paraphrased content.

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What happens if a writer does not use speech tags?

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Readers may become confused about which character is speaking.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'The teacher warned us, "that a surprise quiz was coming."'?

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Remove 'that' to correct it: 'The teacher warned us, "A surprise quiz was coming."'.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases what was said.