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Dialogue Writing

English Language

Dialogue Writing starts at 4 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Dialogue Writing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe how dialogue can be used to reveal a character’s motivation.
Describe the role of silence or pauses in dialogue.
Explain how dialogue can be used to show the passage of time in a story.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect speech in dialogue writing.
Explain the importance of context in interpreting dialogue.
Explain why it is important to vary dialogue tags in a story.
In the following context, what does the dialogue reveal about the relationship between the characters? Context: "You’re late again," Mark said, frowning. "I’m sorry, I lost track of time," replied Anna, avoiding his gaze.
In the following context, what is the tone of the dialogue? Context: "I can’t believe you did that," she whispered, her voice trembling. "I had no choice," he replied, looking away.
In the following context, what literary device is used in the dialogue? Context: "It’s not like I wanted to win the lottery," he said, grinning from ear to ear.
In the following dialogue, identify the error: "I can’t believe it!" said John. "Me neither." said Sarah.
What is the effect of using dialect or slang in dialogue?
What is the effect of using short, abrupt sentences in dialogue?
What is the primary purpose of writing a dialogue in a narrative?
What is the purpose of using interruptions in dialogue?
Write a dialogue (3-4 lines) between a customer and a shopkeeper about returning a defective product.
Write a dialogue (3-4 lines) between two classmates discussing a group project.
Write a dialogue (4-5 lines) between a teacher and a student about submitting an assignment late.
Write a short dialogue (3-4 exchanges) between two friends discussing their plans for the weekend.