Dialogue is a literary technique where two or more characters have a conversation. It is commonly used in fiction like novels, plays, and films. There are two main types of dialogue: inner dialogue where a character speaks to themselves revealing their personality, and outer dialogue which is a simple conversation between characters. An example of inner dialogue is from Wuthering Heights where a character urges someone to hurry, while an example of outer dialogue is a poem where two characters discuss the limitations of words.

1. DIALOGUE

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

5. Example Literary Authors:
 James Joyce
 Virginia Wolf
 William Faulkner

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.

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