Using Dashes to Indicate Breaks in Dialogue

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What is the primary purpose of using dashes in dialogue?
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Describe a situation in which a dash would be appropriate in dialogue.
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How do dashes help readers understand a character's speech?
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What are the formatting rules for using dashes in dialogue?
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What should you do if a speaker suddenly stops speaking in the middle of a sentence?
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Explain how you would revise a sentence to include a dash.
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What is the significance of the dash's placement at the end of a sentence?
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