Dialogue isn’t just about creating direct quotations from different characters. Sometimes dialogue is best when it’s put into a summarized form, rather than the drawn-out form of an actual conversation. There are several important things to remember when writing conversations like the examples above, which are called direct dialogue: Do not use dialogue simply to convey information. Dialogue should set the…
Click on the links below to complete the following quizzes. You can leave your first name and scores in the comments section. 1. DIALOGUE QUIZ 2. USING QUOTATION MARKS
Enhancing the Story
Sample questions for CXC English A short story section (Paper 2, Section 3) Answer Length: Your short story answers should be about 400-450 words – that is, they should take up both sides of a folder page. Narrative Writing Tip: You should develop your short story in about 6 paragraphs. 1 paragraph for the introduction, 1 paragraph for the conclusion…
The graveyard was cold, dark and dreary. One weary old oak tree leaned over the entrance gate and broken battered headstones were scattered all around. I could hear the sound of the howling wind and the creak and groan of branches as they swayed in the storm. The smell of fear and rotting leaves filled my nostrils and I swallowed…
