Basic Usage:
* "The teacher said, 'Please turn to page 10.'"
* "He said he was going to the store."
With Dialogue Tags:
* "I'm going to the park," she said.
* "What do you want to eat?" he asked.
* "This is amazing!" exclaimed the chef.
With Conjunctions:
* "She said she was tired, and she went to bed early."
* "He said he was hungry, so he went to the kitchen."
With Adverbs:
* "She said softly, "I'm scared.""
* "He said angrily, "You broke my phone!""
Figurative Language:
* "The wind said a mournful tune through the trees." (Personification)
* "The book said more than any person could." (Metaphor)
Remember:
* "Said" is often used in direct quotes.
* You can use different dialogue tags to show the speaker's tone or attitude.
* You can use conjunctions or adverbs to provide more context about the statement.