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What does direct speech do?
What does direct speech do?
- Adds personal interpretation to the words spoken
- Rephrases the words spoken
- Repeats the exact words spoken (correct)
- Summarizes the words spoken
How are words presented in direct speech when used in writing?
How are words presented in direct speech when used in writing?
- Italicized
- Between quotation marks (correct)
- Underlined
- In bold letters
When might indirect speech be used?
When might indirect speech be used?
- When reporting something said earlier (correct)
- When creating a dramatic effect
- When directly quoting someone
- When emphasizing the exact words spoken
What changes when converting speech from direct to indirect?
What changes when converting speech from direct to indirect?
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Direct Speech
Direct Speech
Repeating the exact words someone said.
How are words presented in direct speech?
How are words presented in direct speech?
Using quotation marks to show the exact words spoken.
Indirect Speech
Indirect Speech
Reporting what was said earlier, but not using the exact words.
What changes in direct to indirect speech?
What changes in direct to indirect speech?
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Study Notes
Direct Speech
- Direct speech presents the exact words spoken by a character or individual, enclosed in quotation marks.
- It captures dialogue with all the emotions, tone, and emphasis intended by the speaker, enhancing the narrative.
Presentation of Direct Speech in Writing
- Quotation marks are used to indicate the spoken words.
- Punctuation, such as commas and exclamation points, is placed inside the quotation marks.
- New paragraphs are often started for each speaker to clarify who is speaking.
Use of Indirect Speech
- Indirect speech paraphrases the speaker’s words without quoting them directly, focusing on the essence rather than the exact phrasing.
- It is often used in formal writing, summarizing conversations or reports without verbatim detail.
Changes When Converting from Direct to Indirect Speech
- Personal pronouns may change to reflect the perspective of the person reporting the speech.
- Tense shifts often occur, typically moving from present tense to past tense (e.g., "is" becomes "was").
- Time indicators and expressions may be altered for context (e.g., "today" changes to "that day").
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