Are these two quotes direct quotes?
"Mom," asked Jill, "how long until we can leave?"
"About 10 minutes, hon."
Yes.
Yes, both quotes are direct quotes.
In order to determine if a quote is a direct quote, you can look for specific characteristics:
1. Punctuation: Direct quotes typically use quotation marks (" ") around the spoken words.
- In the given quotes, both have quotation marks around the dialogue.
2. Attribution: Direct quotes are usually introduced with a reporting verb or phrase.
- In the given quotes, the first quote is introduced with the reporting verb "asked," and the second quote is introduced with the reporting verb "said."
3. Word-for-word reproduction: Direct quotes should replicate the exact words spoken by the individual.
- In the given quotes, the words inside the quotation marks are the exact words spoken by the characters.
Based on these characteristics, we can confirm that both quotes are direct quotes.