Focus on...

1. Who will be speaking? Making sure the conversation has meaning.

2. What punctuation is needed for speech?

   
   

Focus on...

1. Feelings

2. Facts

3. Rhetorical Questions

4. Informal language

1) Advance the action

It propels the story forward. For example, "Hurry!" he shouted, grabbing her hand, "The train is leaving!" This use of direct speech creates urgency and moves the plot along.

2) Convey character

It reveals personality traits or emotions. For instance, "Darling," she whispered softly, eyes brimming with tears, "I've never been happier." This dialogue provides insight into the character's feelings and depth, enriching the reader's understanding.

In the heart of this verdant paradise, a waterfall cascaded with a thunderous roar; its spray casting rainbows that flickered and vanished like elusive dreams. Creatures of the air, vibrant and myriad, flitted between the branches; their plumage a brilliant tapestry against the green expanse. In the photo's corner, barely noticeable, a monkey's eyes sparkled with mischief, as if it held the forest's deepest mysteries in its gaze.

Each snapshot revealed scenes more wondrous than the last; a testament to a world unmarred by time or human touch.

As the girl delved deeper into the photographic journey, she felt an inexplicable connection, as though the camera had chosen her to unveil these hidden splendors. The final image, a breathtaking view from the forest's heart, seemed to beckon her, promising adventures as wild and untamed as the jungle itself; an invitation she felt stirring in her soul, impossible to ignore.

Description

Action

Dialogue

Where

Adverb

Verb

Estimation of Time

Rhetorical Question

Simile or Metaphor