Using Dashes to Indicate Breaks in Dialogue

The video tutorial teaches the use of dashes in dialogue to indicate breaks in thought or tone. It explains the purpose of dashes, provides examples, and outlines formatting rules. The tutorial includes exercises for students to practice identifying and using dashes correctly in dialogue, helping them visualize how dialogue might sound when spoken.

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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