Dialogue Punctuation 3rd

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the specific rules and symbols used to indicate spoken words in writing, including quotation marks, commas, and periods.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character.

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How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a comma to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag, and place the closing quotation mark before the tag. For example: "I can't believe it," she said, "that we won!"

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes spoken words to a character, often using verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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How do you format dialogue in a new paragraph?

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Start a new paragraph each time a different character speaks, even if it's just one line.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used to separate the spoken words from the dialogue tag and to indicate pauses in speech.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue?

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"I can't wait to go to the park," John said.

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How do you indicate a character's thoughts in writing?

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Use italics to indicate a character's thoughts, for example: I can't believe this is happening.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken by a character, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what a character said.

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What punctuation is used at the end of a dialogue sentence?

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A period, question mark, or exclamation point is used at the end of a dialogue sentence, placed inside the quotation marks.