Dialogue/Interview (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Definition of dialogue
Definition of dialogue
Written conversation between two or more people
What dialogue does for characters
What dialogue does for characters
Brings characters to life
Most common dialogue writing mistake
Most common dialogue writing mistake
Failing to clearly identify who is speaking
Essential dialogue feature for speaker clarity
Essential dialogue feature for speaker clarity
Clear speaker identification throughout
Dialogue formatting: new line rule
Dialogue formatting: new line rule
Start each speaker's words on a new line
Definition of written interview
Definition of written interview
Structured conversation in question-and-answer format
Interview format structure
Interview format structure
Question-and-answer format
Interview introduction should include
Interview introduction should include
Interviewee's name, background, and interview purpose
Interview conclusion purpose
Interview conclusion purpose
Summarise key insights and thank interviewee
Exam tip: checking dialogue flow
Exam tip: checking dialogue flow
Read your dialogue aloud to check natural flow