Dialogue (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What is a dialogue?
What is a dialogue?
A written conversation between people
How should you write each character's name in dialogue format?
How should you write each character's name in dialogue format?
Character name on left, followed by colon
When should you start a new line in dialogue?
When should you start a new line in dialogue?
Every time a different person speaks
Are quotation marks needed in dialogue format?
Are quotation marks needed in dialogue format?
No, character names & colons show speaker
How should stage directions be written in dialogue?
How should stage directions be written in dialogue?
In brackets to show emotion or action
Which tense should you use when writing dialogue?
Which tense should you use when writing dialogue?
Present tense with contractions
Why should you avoid long speeches in dialogue?
Why should you avoid long speeches in dialogue?
To maintain natural back-&-forth rhythm
How many characters should you limit your dialogue to?
How many characters should you limit your dialogue to?
Two or three characters
What is the typical word limit for dialogue in NSC exams?
What is the typical word limit for dialogue in NSC exams?
120-150 words
How should dialogue end?
How should dialogue end?
With resolution or understanding