Dialogue Flashcard

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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Where should a comma be placed in a dialogue sentence?

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A comma should be placed before the closing quotation marks when the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., said, asked).

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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The correct way to punctuate dialogue includes using quotation marks around the spoken words and proper punctuation before the closing quotation marks.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes the dialogue to a speaker, such as 'said' or 'asked.'

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How do you start a new paragraph in dialogue?

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You start a new paragraph each time a different speaker talks.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used in dialogue to separate the spoken words from the dialogue tag.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue sentence?

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"I can't believe it's already Friday," said Tom.

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What should you do if a sentence ends with a question in dialogue?

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If a sentence ends with a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks and follow it with a comma before the dialogue tag.

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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.