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A **direct quotation** is a speaker's exact words. Use Quotation marks at the beginning and end of a direct quotation. An **indirect quotation** is a retelling of a speaker's words. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: "Please open up your book __Fever 1793__," said Mrs. Kelly. (Direct quotation) Mrs. Kelly said to open our Book __Fever 1793__. (Indirect quotation)

Try these. This is our first attempt at writing proper dialogue!
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 * [[file:Annoying Orange Grammer Story AKA Keefer.doc]] || [[file:Gene.doc]] || [[file:Erica's Story.doc]] || [[file:Roxy's Whats wrong with this water.doc]] ||
 * [[file:Devan.doc]] || [[file:The Bad Babysitter by sophia.doc]] || [[file:Haley's sico ericA STORY.doc]] ||  ||
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