In five pages this creative paper considers a fictional work and supportive creative examples are provided to illustrate dialogue's function. There are no sources cited in the bibliography.
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for that matter. Even in non-fiction literature, it can be argued that the implied character, which is the reader, has to be engaged as clearly as the characters in an
epic novel. The one element that can jar a reader out of that fictional dream state is the use of bad, faulty or wooden dialogue. Therefore, arguably, the dialogue between
two characters must be as close to the real thing as possible, making it possible for the reader to connect in some way with the telling of the story.
The following is an example of good dialogue between two characters. Good dialogue will have several distinguishing features. First, not only is
the dialogue understood to be necessary to the scene and to the characters, but it can show the reader what the internal thoughts of the character might be without going
into a great deal of exposition later. "Youre looking at that picture again, Meg."
"I cant help but wonder what kind of mother my Kimi might have been had she lived. Im sorry. I promised that I wouldnt bring up the past."
"Thats okay. I miss her, too. I wish she could be there to see Marcus and I get married."
"Meg. Dont start." "Well, I was just thinking that since poor Buddy died down at the pond, you
wouldnt want to have the wedding ceremony down there, but might have it in a church like most folk do." "You arent