Dialogue

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.

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When should you change paragraphs in dialogue?

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You should change paragraphs when someone different begins speaking.

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How should punctuation be used in dialogue?

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Punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue attribution?

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Dialogue attribution should be written in lowercase unless it starts a new sentence.

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What is an example of correct dialogue punctuation?

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"I want to eat Cheetos," Jane said.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue helps to develop characters, advance the plot, and create tension.

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How do you indicate a pause in dialogue?

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You can use ellipses (...) to indicate a pause.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue?

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Direct dialogue quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what was said.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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

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How do you format a dialogue that spans multiple paragraphs?

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You do not close the quotation marks at the end of the first paragraph; you only close them at the end of the dialogue.