Dialogue
Correct this piece of dialogue. How are you? asked Bob
"How are you?" asked Bob.
When a new person speaks in our writing we do this:
Start a new paragraph.
Correct this dialogue. You can go today Fabio said
"You can go today," Fabio said.
What sensory detail is used?
At the haunted house, the actors were using several techniques to scare us. The scariest was the piercing, screeching sounds peering from the dark hallway.
Hear
Which color is at the top of the traffic light?
Red
Correct this piece of dialogue. Hey! There's Scott's brother! Phil exclaimed.
"Hey! There's Scott's brother!" Phil exclaimed.
True or false: A quotation mark lets us know WHO is speaking.
FALSE!
Speaker tag
Correct this dialogue. My birthday is coming up Dora said in two days!
"My birthday is coming up," Dora said, "in two days!"
What sensory detail is used?
The sweet candy made my mouth water. The flavors tingled my taste buds as I savored every bit.
Taste
Who won the Superbowl 2023?
Chiefs
True or false: Dialogue must start with a capital letter.
TRUE!
Correct this dialogue. Florida is the best place to visit Marcus said I am going there for vacation.
"Florida is the best place to visit," Marcus said. "I am going there for vacation."
Name the 5 senses
Sight
Hearing
Smell
Taste
Touch
Who sings the song, "Water"?
Tyla
True or false: Dialogue is only used to convey what the setting is.
FALSE!
Correct this dialogue. I got this for my birthday Maddie said, but I got another one for Easter. Nice! I have one too! said Crystal.
"I got this for my birthday," Maddie said, "but I got another one for Easter."
"Nice, I have one too!" said Crystal.
Why are sensory details important?
Makes writing more interesting, creates imagery, etc.
What year did the United States become a country?
1776
Which type of writing includes dialogue?
Narrative
Identify the speaker tag in this dialogue.
"Michael," my mom called, "what are you doing?"
My mom called is the speaker tag.
We use this technique to enhance our writing. (3 words)
Showing NOT telling
Name the colors of the rainbow (7)
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet