10 Questions
When should dialogue be used in nonfiction writing?
Sparingly and only when necessary
In which type of essay is dialogue best used?
Expository essay
Where should good dialogue be placed in a paragraph of nonfiction writing?
Between an explanation and a topic sentence
What should precede dialogue in nonfiction writing?
An explanation of how it supports the topic sentence
How should dialogue be featured in the body of an essay?
Generally in the middle of the essay
What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative statement within dialogue?
Period
When adding a dialogue attribution to an exclamatory statement, what punctuation mark remains at the end of the sentence?
Exclamation point
In the context of dialogue, what is the purpose of a dialogue attribution?
To inform the reader who made the statement
Which punctuation mark is used when adding a dialogue attribution to an interrogative statement?
Comma
What should be done when punctuating dialogue according to the text?
Ensure that punctuation marks like periods stay inside the quotation marks
Learn about the use of dialogue in nonfiction and academic writing, and how it can be effectively utilized to convey ideas and thoughts. Understand the importance of using dialogue sparingly and strategically in essays to enhance the reader's understanding.
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