2. What is Dialogue?
A dialogue is a literary
technique in which writers
employ or more characters
to be engaged in
conversation with each
other.
3. Function of Dialogue
The use of dialogue is
prevalent in fiction, but
this technique can also
be found in poetry, non-
fiction, films and drama.
4. Types of Dialogue
Inner Dialogue – In inner dialogue, the
characters speak to themselves and
reveal their personalities.
How to use inner dialogue:
Stream of conciousness
Dramatic Monologue
6. Example of Dialogue in Literature:
“Now he is here”, I exclaimed. “For
Heaven’s sake, hurry down! Do be quick;
and stay among the trees till he is fairly in.”
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
7. Outer Dialogue - It is a
simple conversation
between two characters
used in almost all types
of fictional works.
8. Example of Dialogue in Literature:
Cal. Have you no visions that you cannot
name?
Ar. A picture should extend beyond it’s
frame,
There being no limitation
To bright reality:
For all their declaration
And complexity,
Words cannot see.