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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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The correct way to punctuate dialogue is to use quotation marks around the spoken words, followed by a comma before the speaker tag. For example: “Hey! Unto you a child is born!” Gladys hollered.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What punctuation separates the speaker tag from the speaker's words?

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A comma separates the speaker tag from the speaker's words.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the word 'espoused' mean?

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The word 'espoused' means to take a spouse; to take to wife; to marry, betrothed.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What punctuation goes before and after the speaker's exact words?

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Quotation marks go before and after the speaker's exact words.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is a lecture?

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A lecture is a formal talk given to an audience, often to instruct or inform them about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks indicate the exact words spoken by a character in a text.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How do you identify a speaker tag in dialogue?

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A speaker tag identifies who is speaking and usually follows the spoken words, often starting with a lowercase letter unless it's a proper noun.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the difference between a dialogue and a monologue?

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A dialogue involves two or more characters speaking to each other, while a monologue is a long speech by one character.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the function of a comma in dialogue?

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A comma is used to separate the spoken words from the speaker tag.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is an example of a speaker tag?

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An example of a speaker tag is 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3