Dialogue (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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What is a dialogue?
What is a dialogue?
Written exchange between 2+ people showing communication
How to format character names in dialogue
How to format character names in dialogue
Write name on left with colon
Rule for when each character speaks
Rule for when each character speaks
Start a new line for each speaker
Should you use quotation marks in dialogue?
Should you use quotation marks in dialogue?
No, don't use quotation marks
What are stage directions?
What are stage directions?
Optional actions/emotions in brackets, e.g., (smiling)
Tense and contractions to use in dialogue
Tense and contractions to use in dialogue
Present tense with contractions (I'm, don't, we'll)
Word limit for dialogue in NSC exam
Word limit for dialogue in NSC exam
120-150 words
How many characters should dialogue have?
How many characters should dialogue have?
2-3 characters
Length of each character's speech
Length of each character's speech
Keep speeches short; avoid long monologues
How should dialogue end?
How should dialogue end?
Agreement, resolution, or mutual understanding