Dialogue Writing
English Language
Dialogue Writing starts at 4 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how dialogue can be used to build suspense in a story.
Describe how dialogue can reveal a character’s relationship with another character.
Describe how interruptions can be shown in written dialogue.
Explain how dialogue can be used to show a character’s motivation.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect speech in dialogue writing.
In the following context, identify the purpose of the dialogue: Anna: "I can't believe you did that!" Ben: "I had no choice."
In the following context, what does the dialogue reveal about the characters? John: "You never listen to me." Mary: "Maybe if you had something worth saying, I would."
In the following dialogue, identify the error: "Where are you going?" She asked. "To the store," he replied.
Which of the following best describes an action beat in dialogue? (1) A description of what a character is doing while speaking (2) A long speech (3) A dialogue tag (4) A flashback
Which of the following best describes the function of subtext in dialogue? (1) To state everything directly (2) To convey meaning beneath the surface (3) To confuse the reader (4) To summarize the plot
Which of the following is an example of a dialogue tag? (1) 'he ran' (2) 'she said' (3) 'they laughed' (4) 'it rained'
Which of the following is an example of indirect speech? (1) "I am tired," she said. (2) She said that she was tired. (3) "Are you tired?" he asked. (4) "Tired," she muttered.
Fill in the blank: Dialogue can be used to create ________ by having characters disagree or misunderstand each other.
Fill in the blank: Dialogue can be used to show a character’s ________ or beliefs.
Fill in the blank: Dialogue should be ________ to the story and not include unnecessary information.
Fill in the blank: Dialogue should be ________ to the time period and culture of the story.
True or False: Dialogue can be used to break up long passages of description or narration.
True or False: Dialogue can be used to create tension between characters.
True or False: Dialogue can be used to foreshadow future events in a story.
True or False: Dialogue can be used to provide exposition in a story.
