d How do the characters talk to each other? Supply words from the dialogue to support your answer.
4 Body language helps to create an impression of a character. From what is said, act out the body language that each character might use with a partner.
5* Summarise your impression of each character. Write one paragraph of no more than 50 words about each character.
Learn about quotation marks
Quotation marks are inverted commas. They are used in direct speech to show who is speaking. The inverted commas must include everything that is said, including the punctuation mark at the end of the sentence, e.g. a question mark or an exclamation mark.
If there is no exclamation mark or question mark and if the speaker is named after the words are spoken, then use a comma before closing the exclamation marks. If the speaker is named before the words are spoken, then use a comma before opening the quotation marks.
Copy these sentences and add the missing punctuation. 1 Clear off! Go on! shouted the landowner. 2 Why can’t I just rest here for a while? asked the Effendi. 3 You can enjoy this shade if you can afford it he retorted. 4 Do you mean this shade is for sale? he enquired politely. 5 You can’t afford my prices! exclaimed the landowner.
Learn about synonyms Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for the verb “said” in the sentences below. Rewrite them using the synonyms. 1 “Don’t disturb me now,” he said. 2 “Are you alright?” he said. 3 “Get out of the way!” she said. 4 “Let me show you how to do that,” she said. 5 “It is bedtime now,” he said.
HINT:
Read the dialogue on the previous page and identify the verbs and adverbs that are used instead of “said”.
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SUPPORT TASK:
Read page 236 of the Toolbox to find examples of these different ways to punctuate direct speech. Scan the dialogue on page 44 and see how many of these ways appear in the text.
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