Topic 1: Story Writing with Dialogue
Writing a story with dialogue means including conversations between characters, making the story feel more realistic and engaging for reader
Core concept
Dialogue is written using quotation marks to show exactly what a character says, like: "I am going home," said Ravi.
How it works
Each time a different character speaks, we usually start a new line, called a new paragraph, to keep the dialogue clear.
Why it matters
Dialogue tags like 'said,' 'asked,' or 'shouted' tell readers who is speaking and how they are saying it.
Key detail
Using dialogue effectively brings characters to life, reveals their personality, and moves the story's plot forward naturally.
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- A short dialogue example showing correct quotation marks.
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• Dialogue uses quotation marks for exact speech.
• Example: "I am going home," said Ravi.
• New speaker usually starts a new paragraph.
• This keeps dialogue clear.
• Dialogue tags: said, asked, shouted.
• They show who speaks and how.
• Dialogue brings characters to life.
• It also moves the plot forward.