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Direct Quotations • Dialogue Mechanics
When characters speak, their exact words are enclosed in quotation marks (“ ”). Commas, question marks, and exclamation marks belong inside the closing marks.
When characters speak, their exact words are enclosed in quotation marks (“ ”). Commas, question marks, and exclamation marks belong inside the closing marks.
“Guess my name,” said Eddie.
“I know, it's Johnny Smith,” said his mother.
“I know, it's Johnny Smith,” said his mother.
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Dialogue Analysis: Who Spoke Each Line?
Read the classic story. Identify who spoke each line and write Eddie or Mother on the line.
1. “Guess my name,”
→ Spoken by:
3. “Well, Willie Brown.”
→ Spoken by:
2. “No, it is not. Guess again.”
→ Spoken by:
4. “Not right! Try again.”
→ Spoken by:
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Quotation Practice: Inserting Missing Dialogue Marks
The quotation marks and commas have been omitted below. Rewrite each sentence correctly with open quotes (“), close quotes (”), and dialogue commas.
Unpunctuated: Now you are right said Eddie.
Rewrite A:
Unpunctuated: O now I know who it is. Eddie Jones said mother.
Rewrite B:
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Memory Lesson: Transcribe the Opening Story Sentence
Follow the textbook command: “Read this story, then close your book and write it carefully.” Transcribe the complete opening sentence from memory.
Prompt: “One day Eddie stood on a stool behind his mother's chair, and put his hands over her eyes.”
From Memory:
Line 2: