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Understanding Dialogue in Literature

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It breaks them up and grabs the reader's attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Victor's response in the example from 'Seventh Grade'?

    <p>It reveals his shy nature and crush on Teresa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am' reveal the characters' personalities?

    <p>Through their unique way of speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am'?

    <p>To bring the characters to life and show their personalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mrs. Jones not release Roger in 'Thank You, M'am'?

    <p>Because she doesn't want him to run away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Roger's apology to Mrs. Jones reveal about his character?

    <p>That he's sorry for his actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dialogue in 'Thank You, M'am' show about the relationship between Roger and Mrs. Jones?

    <p>That Mrs. Jones is trying to teach Roger a lesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn about the importance of dialogue in storytelling, how it brings characters to life, and its role in revealing their personalities.

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