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Which one of the following is true about indirect discourse?
It is a grammatical mechanism for reporting the content of another utterance without directly quoting it.
Which of the following is an example of direct discourse?
Jill said "I'm coming".
In fiction, what might the "utterance" in indirect discourse refer to?
A thought expressed by a character.
How is indirect discourse expressed in many languages?
Using content clauses or infinitivals.
What can differ between the embedded clause and the utterance it reports in indirect speech?
Grammatical categories.
Test your knowledge of indirect discourse in linguistics and fiction with this quiz! Learn about the grammatical mechanism used to report the content of another utterance without directly quoting it. Challenge yourself with examples and concepts from the world of speech and storytelling.
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