Dialogue

Definition

The words spoken by characters in a book, play, or movie.

Examples

• The dialogue between the two friends showed how much they cared for each other.
• "Hello!" she said. This is an example of dialogue.
• Good dialogue helps you understand what characters are thinking and feeling.

Synonyms

Conversation, talk, speech.

Fun Fact

In writing, dialogue is usually put inside quotation marks to show someone is speaking.