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1). Put quotation marks (") around words said by a character or person. (Thoughts are usually italicized).
2). Make sure you end each quote with a punctuation (comma, period, etc.) before the quotation mark.
3). Indent any line that starts with dialogue.
4). When a new character starts speaking, you should almost always make a new indent.
5). Make sure to identify who's speaking whenever the reader might be confused.
Introductory Expression -
Barbara said, "Let's shovel the snow".
"Barbara said" is the speaker tag.
Concluding Expressions -
"I am happy", said Bill.
"Hurry!" everyone yelled.
"Will you join us tomorrow?" we asked.
The expressions "said Bill," "everyone yelled," and "we asked" conclude the sentences, so there needs to be punctuation between the quote and the expression.
Interrupting Expression -
"That," we were informed, "is now leopard."
"We were informed" interrupts the sentence "That is now a leopard" Neither "that" or "is a snow leopard" act as a complete sentence, so they both end in commas.
Note that we do not capitalize the start of the next quote.
Two Sentences -
"This is not the right way," George said. "Let's turn back."
The quote can be broken up into two sentences:
"This is not the right way," George said.
"Let's turn back."
Both portions end in periods because they are complete thoughts.
Special Cases -
Examples:
Joe said, "What is the homework tonight?"
Did Joe say, "I'll do my homework"?
He just screamed, "Snow Day!"
Did Mr. Williams shout, "Snow Day!"?
Thoughts are usually italicized.
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