Quotation Marks in Dialogue.

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What are quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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When should you use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks should be used to enclose the exact words spoken by a character in dialogue.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If a question is being asked, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue with a speaker tag?

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The speaker tag (like 'said' or 'asked') should be followed by a comma before the opening quotation marks.

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What is an example of correct dialogue punctuation?

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"I love reading!" said Sarah.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the quote within the quote, like this: "He said, 'Hello!'".

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What happens to punctuation when using quotation marks?

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Periods and commas are placed inside the quotation marks, while question marks and exclamation points depend on the context.

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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 without quotation marks.

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Can you use quotation marks for titles?

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Yes, quotation marks are used for titles of short works like articles, poems, or songs.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place punctuation inside the quotation marks.