Dialogue (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Definition of dialogue
Definition of dialogue
Written conversation between two or more people
Key purpose of dialogue
Key purpose of dialogue
Show different viewpoints or personalities
Common NSC dialogue topics
Common NSC dialogue topics
Peer pressure, social media, school problems
Format for character names
Format for character names
Name on left, followed by colon
When to start new line
When to start new line
Each time a different person speaks
Are quotation marks needed?
Are quotation marks needed?
No, names & colons show who's speaking
How should dialogue end?
How should dialogue end?
Agreement, resolution, or mutual understanding
Tense & style for dialogue
Tense & style for dialogue
Present tense with contractions (I'm, don't)
Number of characters limit
Number of characters limit
2-3 characters
NSC dialogue word limit
NSC dialogue word limit
120-150 words