Dialogue Flashcards

Conversation between two or more characters in a text, used to reveal character, advance the plot, or convey tone.

Information or ideas stated directly in the characters' speech.

Information or ideas implied or inferred from the characters' speech or tone.

The attitude or emotion conveyed through the characters' choice of words and phrasing.

The level of formality or informality in the characters' speech, appropriate to their audience and purpose.

How dialogue reveals a character's personality, motivations, and relationships.

How dialogue reflects the viewpoint or position of a character within the text.

The placement and sequencing of dialogue within a text to create shifts in focus or advance the narrative.

How changes in dialogue can signal shifts in mood or atmosphere within a text.

Making critical judgements about how effectively dialogue conveys ideas, develops characters, or influences the reader.