Dialogue Flashcard

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact words spoken by a person, enclosed in quotation marks.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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

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What is a speech tag?

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A speech tag is a phrase that attributes the spoken words to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she exclaimed'.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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You place a comma before the opening quotation mark if the quote is preceded by a speech tag.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, e.g., 'He said, "Hello!"'.

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What is the purpose of using exclamation marks in dialogue?

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Exclamation marks indicate strong emotion or emphasis in the spoken words.

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How do you capitalize the first word in a direct quote?

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The first word of a direct quote should always be capitalized.

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What is an incorrect way to punctuate dialogue?

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For example, 'I love ice cream' she said is incorrect; it should be 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in dialogue?

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A statement ends with a period, while a question ends with a question mark.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to close the quotation marks at the end of the quote.