Form 13: Ellipses and Em Dashes in Dialogue
Explore how ellipses and em dashes are used in written dialogue to signal pauses and interruptions. Practice formatting spoken speech correctly.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which punctuation mark shows a character being abruptly cut off by someone else?
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Which punctuation mark shows a character trailing off quietly into silence?
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Select the sentence where Character A is interrupted by Character B.
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Select the sentence where a character trails off uncertainly.
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Which sentence correctly shows speech stuttering or stammering using hyphens?
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Choose the dialogue with a dramatic pause indicated by an ellipsis.
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Which option shows a sudden interruption mid-word?
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Identify the dialogue showing a character pausing to think before answering.
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MultiChoice
What does an em dash at the end of a spoken line convey?
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What does an ellipsis at the end of a spoken line convey?
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Which option shows correct dialogue punctuation for hesitation?
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Choose the sentence where a sudden realization interrupts the speaker.