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0 Dialogue Writing: i Greetings ii. Development iii. Closing Sentence
Dialogue is a powerful tool in storytelling that brings characters to life, advances the plot, and engages readers or audiences. Whether in literature, film, theatre, or any other form of narrative, well-crafted dialogue can captivate audiences and enhance the overall narrative experience. Effective dialogue not only conveys information but also reveals character traits, emotions, relationships, and conflicts in a natural and engaging manner.
I. Greetings:
In starting any conversation, it is imperative to begin with a right greeting that sets the tone of the discussion. Depending on how well acquainted they are and how close their relationship is, greetings may vary. For instance, in formal settings greetings like “Good morning’, ‘Hello’ or “Hi” are common. On the other hand, greetings like; Hey, What’s up? Or just a nod or smile may be used on informal conversations. Choosing an appropriate salutation helps create rapport and makes communication easy.
Formal Greetings :
- “Good morning, [Name].”
- “Hello, [Name].”
- “Good day, [Name].”
- “Greetings, [Name].”
- “Good afternoon, [Name].”
- “Salutations, [Name].”
- “How do you do, [Name]?”
- “Pleased to meet you, [Name].”
- “Good evening, [Name].”
- “Hello there, [Name].”
Informal Greetings :
- “Hey, how’s it going?”
- “Hi, long time no see!”
- “Well, look who it is!”
- “Yo, what’s the word?”
- “Hey, how have you been?”
- “Hi there!”
- “What’s going?”
- “Hey, what’s happening?”
- “Hi, good to see you!”
II. Development:
After taking off with the conversation, concentrate on developing it naturally. This includes observing its flow through verbal as well as non-verbal cues provided by both parties to it. Actively listen to what another person is saying hence answer accordingly .The tone of dialogue and actions of each character can be represented by dialogue tags as well as descriptive language used therein. At all times strictly avoid monologues for that would not make sense at all because ideas from either party should be in equal measure during discussions between talking entities. Finally remember that dialogues must stay true to individualities of different characters.
III. Closing Sentence:
At the end of dialogue there has to be a satisfying conclusion which ties together all loose ends and leaves an impact which will last long in readers’ minds/heart/minds and hearts/. The closing sentence should reflect what was being talked about in relation to purpose for which this kind of conversation was initiated with possible inclusion of brief outline around particular points discussed herein or maybe decision that were arrived at or future actions than can follow thereafter if need be too including some emotional/thematic elements earlier introduced into this conversation at different times within its text structure.This way one ends strongly thereby making sure that the talk feels complete while giving the reader/listener some sort closure
Formal Closing
- Thank you for your time
- It was pleasure meeting you
- Thank you for your attention
- Thank you for this discussion
- Have a nice day
- Good night
Informal Closing
- “Alright, catch you later!”
- “Cool, talk to you soon!”
- “Okay then, see you around!”
- “Sounds good, let’s chat more later!”
- “Bye, take care!”
- “Alrighty, bye for now!”
- “Great talking to you, got to go!”
- “Okay, I’ll hit you up later!”
- “Awesome, catch you on the flip side!”
Sample Dialogues:
Dialogue 1:
Office Clerk and Student about Collecting Scholarship Cheques
Office Clerk (OC): Good morning! How can I assist you today?
Student (S): Hi, good morning! I’m here to inquire about the scholarship cheques. I heard they’re ready for collection.
OC: Absolutely! Could you please provide me with your name and student ID for verification?
S: Sure, it’s Sarah Thompson, and my student ID is ST12345.
OC: Thank you, Sarah. Let me check the system. Ah, here it is! You’ve been approved for the scholarship. Congratulations! Your cheque is ready for collection.
S: That’s great news! When and where can I pick it up?
OC: You can collect it from the scholarship office on the second floor. It’s open from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Just present your student ID, and they’ll have your cheque ready for you.
S: Perfect! I’ll make sure to stop by this afternoon. Thank you so much!
OC: You’re welcome, Sarah. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Dialogue 2:
Office Clerk and Student Enquiring about EBC Scholarship
OC: Good afternoon! How may I help you?
S: Hi, good afternoon! I wanted to inquire about the EBC scholarship. I submitted my application a few weeks ago and was wondering about the status.
OC: Of course! I can check that for you. May I have your name and student ID, please?
S: Certainly, it’s James Miller, and my student ID is JM67890.
OC: Thank you, James. Let me look that up for you. Ah, here it is. I see your EBC scholarship application. Currently, it’s in the review process, and you should receive an email notification once a decision is made.
S: Oh, I see. Is there an estimated time for when decisions will be finalized?
OC: Typically, the review process takes a few more weeks, and decisions are usually communicated by the end of the month. Make sure to check your student email regularly for updates.
S: Got it. Thanks for the information. I’ll keep an eye on my email for any updates.
OC: You’re welcome, James. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your application!
S: Thank you! I appreciate your help.
Dialogue 3:
Dialogue between Two students discussing the timetable of the final exam.
Student 1 (S1): Have you seen the timetable for the final exams?
Student 2 (S2): Yeah, it’s posted on the notice board. The exams start next month.
S1: I noticed we have a few back-to-back exams. How do you plan to manage the study schedule?
S2: I’m thinking of creating a study timetable, allocating specific times for each subject. It should help us stay organized.
S1: Good idea. We can compare schedules and even study together for some subjects. It might make the preparation less stressful.
S2: Agreed. Let’s meet up later to discuss and finalize our study plan. Maybe we can create a shared document to track our progress.
S1: Sounds like a plan. Collaboration might be the key to surviving this exam season.
S2: Definitely. We got this! Let’s support each other and make it through successfully.
S1: I appreciate having a study buddy. Let’s tackle this together!
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