Punctuation in dialogue helps readers understand who is speaking and how they are saying it. Correct punctuation makes your writing clear and engaging. When writing dialogue, remember to use quotation marks around the spoken words. A new speaker means a new paragraph. Commas, question marks, and exclamation points can all be used inside the quotation marks, depending on the sentence's meaning. Let's practice!
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Dialogue | A. The words a character speaks. |
| 2. Quotation Marks | B. Punctuation used to enclose direct speech. |
| 3. Attribution | C. A phrase that indicates who is speaking. |
| 4. Paragraph | D. A distinct section of writing that starts on a new line. |
| 5. Punctuation | E. Marks used to structure writing and clarify meaning. |
Complete the paragraph with the correct words from the list: said, comma, quotation marks, question mark, exclaimed.
"Where are we going?" she __________. He responded, "I don't know," with a shrug. She sighed, "Well, this is just great!" He laughed and then __________, "Relax! I think I see a sign up ahead." Don't forget to use a ________ before the dialogue tag and _________ to enclose the speakers words. We can also use a _________ if our character is asking a question.
Imagine you are writing a scene between two friends who are planning a surprise party. Write a short dialogue (4-6 lines) demonstrating proper punctuation. Focus on clearly showing the speakers and making the dialogue engaging.
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