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direct discourse
[ dih-rekt dis-kawrs, dahy- ]
noun
- a representation of speech in which the speaker's exact words are repeated, as in She said, “I'm not at all hungry.â€
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of direct discourse1
Example Sentences
We thus have all the advantages of direct discourse, all the gain in reality—without a hint as to what will be the fate of the leading actors.
Change the following from indirect to direct discourse and paragraph: When Whittier went on his first fishing trip, it was a day in early summer.
The transcript of the program is online, but this is a case where I really think the video must be watched to catch the tone of the exchanges and the value of direct discourse.
In preparing his direct discourse he did not stick a stake and cart material to it.
Note the characteristic change of person, the transition from indirect to direct discourse.
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