WRITING SECTION

DIALOGUE WRITING:
INTRODUCTION We take up or become a part of conversation many times a
day. Dialogue is nothing but the conversation between two or more than two
participants. A dialogue is a process of exchange. In a dialogue we exchange
our ideas, thoughts and emotions. An effective dialogue is almost a dramatic
conversation. It is not mere a exchange of few sentences but imparting emotions
with the sentences. One must be able to express oneself and at the same time
understand other speaker and his emotions. Thus, dialogue writing is an art. It
needs careful preparation. Tips for effective dialogue writing:  Understand and
analyse the given situation for dialogue writing carefully.  Analyse the
speakers to be a part of the dialogue.  Make a rough outline of the topic and the
dialogue.  Arrange the ideas in a logical way.  Begin the dialogue with proper
greetings.  Avoid too friendly expressions like Hey....., Buddy…., Dude……,
Baby…… You…..etc.  Avoid using mechanical questions and mechanical
answers.  Words often confused can be avoided.  Complex and lengthy
sentences can make a dialogue difficult and dull.
Use words which express emotions and feelings.  Give proper turns to both or
all the participants.  Follow natural speech patterns to make the dialogue lively.
 Do not let any character to dominate other.  Interesting sentences and
attractive beginning can fetch a good success.

Examples : 1. At the friend House

Rani : Hi, Radha! Have you submitted your application form?
Radha : Not yet. I’ll do it tomorrow.
Rani : Why?
Radha : I couldn’t make photocopies of my certificates because there was no
electricity in that area.
Rani : Okay, what group are you planning to choose?
Radha : I’ll be choosing mathematics and biology.
Rani : Why both?
Radha : I want to keep my options open. I want to become either an electrical or
electronics engineer or a doctor.
Rani : That’s a terrific idea! I’ve decided to choose the second group.
Radha : Why the second group? I thought you would choose the first group!
Rani : I’m terribly scared of mathematics and also zoology.
Radha : Strange! Your grandfather was a famous mathematician.
Rani : What about Vijaya ? She was interested in history and geography.
Radha : I heard that she is planning to join the vocational group.
Rani : Why?
Radha : She told me that she wants to participate in many basketball
tournaments.
Rani : Yes, tomorrow is the last day to submit the application form.

Examples : 2 Instructions …..

Ajay : Hello friends!
Dinesh : Hi Ajay! What’s up?
Ajay : Nothing special. I am just trying to prepare tea. Will you please help me?
Dinesh : It’s too simple man.
Ajay : Will you please instruct me?
Dinesh : Sure. Let’s try to make a cup of tea.
Ajay : Tell me now how to start.
Dinesh : Light the gas. Put the tea pot on the gas.
Ajay : Ok.
Dinesh : Now pour a cup of milk and half cup of water in the pot. Add two
spoons of sugar and two spoons of tea powder. Let it boil for few minutes.
Ajay : Humm…..! It smells good.
Dinesh : Filter the tea in a cup. Please tell me how it tastes.
Ajay : It’s really good. Thank you.

Examples of Dialogue Writing:

Example 1: Sarita is being interviewed for the job of a teacher in a school.
Complete the dialogue by filling in the gaps.
Interviewer : Why do you think you (i)…………………………….. ?
Sarita : Ma’am, I am qualified for the job and I have a passion for children and
teaching. All these traits make me suitable for the job.
Interviewer : Can (ii)……………………..any foreign language?
Sarita : Yes, I can speak and write German.
Interviewer : What (iii)………………………. in graduation?
Sarita : Ma’am, I have graduated in Chemistry Honors.
Interviewer : Do you (iv)……………………… experience?
Sarita : Yes, I have teaching experience of 5 years in a public school.
Interviewer : Well, then we may consider you for the job.
Answer:(i) are suitable for the job
(ii) you speak
(iii) were you subjects
(iv) have any teaching
Example 2: Mark and Sarah love traveling, write a dialogue between the
two discussing the same.
Mark: “I’ve been thinking about traveling the world.”
Sarah: “That sounds amazing! Where would you start?”
Mark: “I’m thinking of backpacking through Europe first.”
Sarah: “You’ll have so many incredible experiences and meet new people.”
Mark: “Exactly. It’s a chance to broaden my horizons.”
Sarah: “I’m envious. Don’t forget to send me postcards!”
Example 3: Read the conversation between two friends and complete the
dialogue in a suitable way.
Shruti : Did you visit the book fair in Pragati Maidan?
Arushi : No. Did you?
Shruti : Yes, (i) …………………….
Arushi : Did you buy any books?
Shruti : Yes, (ii) …………………….
Arushi : Well, what sort of science fiction books did you buy?
Shruti : Stories about space and unidentified flying objects.
Arushi : Were (iii)…………………….?
Shruti : Yes, books of all the subjects were available there.
Arushi : Do you have any idea (iv)……………………. ?
Shruti : I guess it will go on till the 30th of this month.
Arushi : Then I’ll definitely go there and buy some good books.
Answer:
(i) I did
(ii) I bought books on Science Fiction
(iii) there books of all the subjects
(iv) what is the last date of the fair