In a Word document, write a narrative paragraph that uses dialogue. The paragraph should demonstrate your ability to use sentence variety and proper punctuation. Your audience is your classmates. Begin with a 2-3 sentence description of the scene. Then add 6-8 lines of dialogue to complete your narrative. Use a variety of punctuation to add emphasis and emotion to the dialogue.
What don't you understand about this assignment?
i just don't know how to do it
What is "dialogue?"
What age/grade level is this for?
freshman college
If a college student doesn't know the meaning of a word, s/he looks it up in a dictionary.
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http://dictionary.reference.com/
conversation between two or more persons.
2. the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.
3. an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, esp. a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement.
4. a literary work in the form of a conversation: a dialogue of Plato.
–verb (used without object)
5. to carry on a dialogue; converse.
6. to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.
The first two definitions are of most help to you for this assignment.
These sites show you how to write dialogue.
http://www.authorinresidence.ecsd.net/Dialogue%20Punctuation.htm
http://teacherwriter.net/2009/02/25/how-to-use-proper-punctuation-when-writing-dialogue/
To create a narrative paragraph with dialogue in a Word document, you can follow these steps:
1. Open a new Word document by launching Microsoft Word and clicking on "Blank Document" or pressing Ctrl + N.
2. Begin by providing a 2-3 sentence description of the scene:
The sun was slowly setting behind the hills as a group of classmates gathered around a flickering campfire, the crackling flames casting a warm glow on their faces. Laughter filled the air as they shared stories and bonded over their shared experiences.
3. To add dialogue, start a new paragraph and type the first character's line, followed by quotation marks. For example:
"Hey, remember that crazy adventure we had last summer?" John exclaimed, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
4. To ensure sentence variety, continue the conversation with alternating speakers. Remember to separate each line of dialogue with a paragraph break. Example:
"How could I forget?" Emily replied, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "That giant water slide we found in the middle of the forest was epic!"
"And the look on Mr. Johnson's face when we showed up in class the next day with our clothes drenched!" Sarah chimed in, bursting into laughter.
"Classic!" James exclaimed, shaking his head in amusement. "But nothing beats that time we got lost in the wilderness and relied on a compass and our wits to find our way back."
"True," Mark agreed, a hint of nostalgia in his voice. "That experience truly tested our friendship, and we emerged stronger than ever."
5. Continue the dialogue with a few more lines, ensuring variation in punctuation and emotion. Example:
"It's moments like those that make high school unforgettable," Jane said, her voice filled with gratitude. "We've come so far since then, but I'll always cherish those memories."
"Absolutely," Daniel replied, his voice filled with determination. "No matter where life takes us, we'll always be connected by those shared adventures and the bond we forged."
6. When you finish writing the dialogue paragraph, review it for sentence variety and proper punctuation. Make sure to proofread for any errors or typos.
7. Finally, save the Word document by clicking on "File" in the top-left corner, selecting "Save As," and giving the document a name. Choose the desired location on your computer to save it.
By following these steps, you should be able to create a narrative paragraph that includes dialogue in a Word document.