Dialogue Punctuation Flashcard

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What is dialogue punctuation?

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Dialogue punctuation refers to the use of quotation marks and other punctuation marks to indicate spoken words in writing.

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When should quotation marks be used in dialogue?

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Quotation marks should be used around the exact words that are spoken by a character.

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What is a speech tag?

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A speech tag is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a speaker, often including verbs like 'said' or 'asked'.

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How do you punctuate dialogue that is interrupted?

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Use a comma before the closing quotation mark and continue the sentence after the speech tag.

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What is the rule for starting a new paragraph in dialogue?

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Start a new paragraph each time a different character begins speaking.

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What punctuation follows a speech tag?

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A comma is used before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue continues after the speech tag.

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How do you punctuate a question in dialogue?

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If the spoken words are a question, use a question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to write a dialogue with an exclamation?

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Use an exclamation mark inside the quotation marks to indicate excitement or strong emotion.

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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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How do you handle dialogue with multiple speakers?

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Each speaker's dialogue should be in a new paragraph to clearly indicate who is speaking.