Dialogue & Quotation Marks

D: What is dialogue?

• Dialogue is when characters talk.
• Dialogue uses quotation marks to mark itself.
• Dialogue is a sentence that has two parts: dialogue and dialogue tag.

"I want nachos," Ramon whined.

Ramon whined, "I want nachos."

P: How do I write dialogue?

1. Use quotation marks around the dialogue.
2. Follow these punctuation models.

"___________," said Ramon.

Ramon said, " ____________."

"__________?" asked Ramon.

Ramon asked, "__________?"

"__________!" shouted Ramon.

Ramon shouted, "_________!"

C: When/why do I use dialogue or quotes?

•I use dialogue when writing narratives.
•I use quotes when doing research.