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What is dialogue in a story?
What is dialogue in a story?
- A description of the setting in a story
- A conversation between two or more characters (correct)
- A conversation between the author and the reader
- A summary of the plot of a story
Why do writers use dialogue in a story?
Why do writers use dialogue in a story?
- To bring characters to life, give information, and keep the plot moving (correct)
- Only to give information to the reader
- To make the story more boring
- To confuse the reader
What can dialogue reveal about a character?
What can dialogue reveal about a character?
- Their age and address
- Their favorite food
- Their unique accent, expressions, or quirks (correct)
- Their favorite color
What does dialogue do to lengthy descriptive passages?
What does dialogue do to lengthy descriptive passages?
What is the effect of Victor's response in the example from 'Seventh Grade'?
What is the effect of Victor's response in the example from 'Seventh Grade'?
How does the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am' reveal the characters' personalities?
How does the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am' reveal the characters' personalities?
What is the purpose of the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am'?
What is the purpose of the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am'?
Why does Mrs. Jones not release Roger in 'Thank You, M'am'?
Why does Mrs. Jones not release Roger in 'Thank You, M'am'?
What does Roger's apology to Mrs. Jones reveal about his character?
What does Roger's apology to Mrs. Jones reveal about his character?
What does the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am' show about the relationship between Roger and Mrs. Jones?
What does the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am' show about the relationship between Roger and Mrs. Jones?
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Study Notes
What is Dialogue?
- Dialogue refers to two or more characters talking to each other in a story.
- It helps bring characters to life by including unique accents, expressions, or quirks that reveal their personalities.
Why Writers Use Dialogue
- Dialogue gives readers information and keeps the action of the plot moving.
- It breaks up lengthy descriptive passages and grabs the attention of readers.
Examples of Dialogue
Seventh Grade
- Victor's shy nature and crush on Teresa are revealed through dialogue in the story.
- Example: Victor responds to Mr. Lucas's question with "Teresa" automatically, revealing his crush.
Thank You, M'am
- The unique way Roger and Mrs. Jones speak to each other reveals their personalities and moves the plot forward.
- Example: Mrs. Jones's concern for Roger's well-being is shown through her dialogue, despite his attempt to rob her.
Punctuation in Dialogue
- Each quote needs to open and close with a single or double quotation mark.
- The first word in any quote needs to be capitalized.
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