WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
dialogue a process in which two people or groups have discussions
Dialogue is key
People all over the world use dialogue to communicate with one another. The way you speak and what you say gives others information about who you are. Writers use dialogue to create characters and to help to tell the story.
Listen to features of a dialogue
Listen to a dialogue from a short story called A shady deal. 1 Before listening: Read the key features of a dialogue in the box in the margin.
2 While listening: Take note of these features.
Key features of a dialogue:
• Who? (characters)
• Context (where and the situation)
• What? (content)
• How? (body
language and choice of words)
“Clear off! Go on! Out!” shouted the landowner. “I beg your pardon,” replied the Effendi politely. “Surely this is common land and the road belongs to everyone. Why can’t I just rest here for a while?” “That may be, but you’re sitting in the shade of my tree. People can only enjoy the shade of my tree if they can afford it.” “Do you mean the shade is for sale? If so, I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse.” “Don’t talk big! You can’t afford my prices!” “Is four hundred dollars big enough?” “Now you’re talking. But let me see the colour of your money!” “I’ll go one better,” the Effendi proposed. “Let’s make this legal. I will go to a lawyer and have an agreement properly drawn up and signed in the presence of witnesses.” “Agreed” barked the landowner.
3 After listening: Answer these questions. a Who are the characters involved in the conversation? b What are they discussing? c Where does the dialogue happen and why are they having the conversation?
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