Practice - Rules for Crafting Realistic and Effective Dialogue
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Practice Questions
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What is a dialogue tag? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about the words we use to attribute speech to characters.
What does 'subtext' mean in dialogue?
💡 Hint: Consider what characters might be thinking beyond their words.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does subtext in dialogue refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what characters think versus what they say.
True or False: All dialogue needs to explicitly state a character's feelings.
💡 Hint: Think of examples where actions speak louder than words.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a scene with two characters discussing a sensitive topic without directly mentioning the issue. What emotions can you convey?
💡 Hint: How do they react to each other's phrases? Consider their body language too.
Revise a provided piece of dialogue to improve its subtext and emotional depth without changing the content.
💡 Hint: What can be left unspoken while still conveying tension?
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