Example 1:
* "I'm so excited for the trip!" she exclaimed.
* Direct Speech: "I'm so excited for the trip!"
* Speaker: she
* Reporting Verb: exclaimed
* Quotation Marks: " "
Example 2:
* "What time does the train leave?" he asked.
* Direct Speech: "What time does the train leave?"
* Speaker: he
* Reporting Verb: asked
* Quotation Marks: " "
Example 3:
* "Don't forget to bring your umbrella," she said.
* Direct Speech: "Don't forget to bring your umbrella."
* Speaker: she
* Reporting Verb: said
* Quotation Marks: " "
Example 4:
* "Ouch!" he cried, rubbing his knee.
* Direct Speech: "Ouch!"
* Speaker: he
* Reporting Verb: cried
* Quotation Marks: " "
Example 5:
* "It's a beautiful day," they agreed.
* Direct Speech: "It's a beautiful day."
* Speaker: they
* Reporting Verb: agreed
* Quotation Marks: " "
Key points:
* Quotation Marks: Direct speech is always enclosed in quotation marks.
* Reporting Verb: A reporting verb (said, asked, exclaimed, etc.) introduces the direct speech.
* Speaker: The speaker of the direct speech is usually identified (e.g., "she", "he").
Remember:
* Direct speech is a way to recreate the exact words someone spoke.
* It adds realism and immediacy to writing.
* You can use direct speech in stories, dialogue, essays, and other types of writing.