dialogue

Everyday

1. Dialogue is the words that characters speak to each other in a story, play or film. tree →
2. A dialogue is a conversation between two or more people. tree →
3. Dialogue is a formal talk between groups or countries to solve a problem. tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons, pupils write dialogue using inverted commas (speech marks), starting a new line for each new speaker and using said words like whispered or shouted. In drama, actors learn the dialogue of a script. In news, countries hold a dialogue to make peace. In computing, a dialogue box is a small window that asks a question.

Examples

• Put inverted commas around the dialogue. tree →
• Start a new line each time someone new speaks in your dialogue. tree →
• The film's dialogue is very funny. tree →
• The two countries began a dialogue about peace. tree →
• Click OK in the dialogue box. tree →
• We acted out a dialogue between a shopkeeper and a customer. tree →

Note

UK spelling dialogue; US also dialog, especially in computing. Countable and uncountable. Do not confuse with monologue (one person speaking alone).