Dialogue or Dialogue Tag?

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A dialogue tag is a phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, indicating who is speaking. Examples include 'said,' 'asked,' and 'shouted.'

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Identify the dialogue tag in this sentence: "The chicken is very good," suggested the waiter.

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suggested the waiter.

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Identify the dialogue in this sentence: "I'd like a triple fudge sundae, please," Jacob said.

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"I'd like a triple fudge sundae, please."

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What is the purpose of a dialogue tag?

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The purpose of a dialogue tag is to clarify who is speaking and to convey the manner in which something is said.

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Identify the dialogue tag in this sentence: "Open your book," said Mr. Ruiz, "and turn to page 184."

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said Mr. Ruiz.

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Identify the dialogue in this sentence: "Are you coming over for dinner?" inquired Robert.

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"Are you coming over for dinner?"

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What punctuation is used to separate dialogue from the dialogue tag?

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A comma is used to separate dialogue from the dialogue tag when the tag comes before or after the dialogue.

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Identify the dialogue in this sentence: "I can't believe it!" yelled Captain Abrahm.

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"I can't believe it!"

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What is the difference between dialogue and a dialogue tag?

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Dialogue is the spoken words of characters, while a dialogue tag indicates who is speaking and how they are speaking.

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Identify the dialogue tag in this sentence: "Can we go to the park?" asked Lily.

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asked Lily.