Punctuating Dialogue

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is dialogue punctuation?
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Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of specific punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing, including quotation marks, commas, and exclamation points.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?
Back
Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question in dialogue?
Back
A question mark (?) is used at the end of a spoken question within quotation marks.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a statement followed by a dialogue tag?
Back
Place a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a dialogue tag (e.g., he said, she asked).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence that ends with a dialogue tag?
Back
If the dialogue ends with a dialogue tag, use a comma before the closing quotation mark.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct punctuation for a sentence that is a command?
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Use an exclamation point (!) at the end of a command in dialogue.
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