Dialogue Writing

Contents
 Meaning
 Purpose
 Rules for constructing the
dialogue
 Model Dialogues
1. Conversation between two boys on witnessing
a fire
2.Construct a dialogue between teacher and
student
3. A Dialogue between Student and Librarian to
borrow a book
Meaning
Dialogue means conversation between two or more
than two people about any topic.
Purpose.

 The main purpose of writing dialogue is to

make students able to complete any
conversation with grammatical correctness
and draw a meaningful conversation
 Rules for structuring the dialogue
DO’S:
 Make your sentences short and simple
 Use punctuation: Assertion(.), question(?) and exclamation(!)
 Have a logical connection in the conversation
 Make sentences look natural and convincing
 Apply courtesy in conversation
DON’T’S
 Avoid using long and complex sentences
 Avoid using bookish/ figurative words
 Don’t use clumsy repetitions
 Avoid arrogance in speaking
Model Dialogues
1. Conversation between two boys on witnessing a fire
Ganga: Mohan! Mohan! Come out at once. There is a house on fire.
Mohan: Oh, it’s a big fire! Whose house is it?
Ganga: I don’t know whose house it is. How it burns!
Mohan: What a cloud of smoke! Oh, I say!
Ganga: What a blaze! The roof has caught fire!
Mohan: What a lot of people! How they are running!
Ganga: They are carrying out the furniture. Let us also lend a hand.
Mohan: Catch hold of this chair.
Ganga: Help me with this table.
Mohan: Throw the bundles out of the windows.
Ganga: Rescue little children sleeping in that room.
Mohan: Are there any people in the house?
Ganga: No; I think they all got out in time.
Mohan: Listen! The fire brigade is coming. Can’t you hear the bell in the distance?
Ganga: Oh! There came firemen with brass helmets and long horse-pipes.
2.Construct a Dialogue between teacher and student

Rajesh: May I come in madam?

Teacher: Yes. Come in.
Rajesh: Thank you madam.
Teacher: Rajesh, you were absent for two days.
Rajesh: Yes Madam.
Teacher: May I know the reason?
Rajesh: Sorry madam, I couldn’t inform you that I was suffering from fever.
Teacher: Oh! I see. How are you feeling now?
Rajesh: Little better now, madam.
Teacher: You could have taken rest for another two days.
Rajesh: Thank you madam for your concern but I am better now and can sit
and listen the classes.
Teacher: Alright. Take care of your health Rajesh.
Rajesh: Yes. I do. Thanks again madam.
3. A Dialogue between a Student and Librarian to Borrow a Book
Sujon: Excuse me, sir. May I come in?
Librarian: Yes, please. Come in.
Sujon: I want to borrow some books.
Librarian: You cannot borrow some books. You can borrow only one book at a time.
Sujon: I want Kalam's Wings of Fire.
Librarian: Mm! Let me check.
Sujon: Is it available sir?
Librarian: Yes, it is available.
Sujon: Where is it?
Librarian: It's in the 3rd shelf in the extreme corner.
Sujon: Shall I take the book?
Librarian: Where is your old book?
Sujon: Here it is.
Librarian: What is the name of the book?
Sujon: Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Librarian: What's the due date?
Sujon: I think its 25th April.
Librarian: What's the date today?
Sujon: Today is 27th April.
Contd.
Librarian: You must pay the fine then.
Sujon: Sorry, sir.
Librarian: I can't help you. I must follow the rules.
Sujon: How much I should pay?
Librarian: 10 taka only.
Sujon: Here is the money, sir.
Librarian: Alright take the book.
Sujon: One more clarification sir, Shall I ask you?
Librarian: Yes, go ahead.
Sujon: What are the newspapers available here?
Librarian: All the newspapers are available here.
Sujon: Thank you, sir.
Sources:
 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23BeBan
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 https://www.google.com/url?
 http://www.englishfor2day.com