Dialogue

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What are quotation marks used for in dialogue?

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

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How should dialogue be formatted when a new speaker begins?

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A new paragraph should be started each time the speaker changes.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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"Hi," Shelly replied, "my name is Shelly Rutt."

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What is the purpose of using realistic dialogue in writing?

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Realistic dialogue makes characters more relatable and the story more engaging.

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What is the correct way to write a quote within a sentence?

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The first letter of the quote should be capitalized if it starts a sentence, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is a common mistake when writing dialogue?

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A common mistake is not using quotation marks correctly or forgetting to punctuate properly.

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

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Thoughts can be indicated using italics or by stating 'he thought' or 'she wondered'.

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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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Why is it important to use varied dialogue tags?

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Varied dialogue tags help to convey the tone and emotion of the dialogue, making it more dynamic.

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What should you avoid when writing dialogue?

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Avoid using overly formal language or jargon that doesn't fit the character's personality.