Developing Dialogue Writing

DIALOGUE WRITING

Q.5 B) Convert the extract into dialogue form. (4 marks.)

Steps of developing the dialogue.

1.      Read the passage carefully.

2.      Jot down the characters from the passage. ( their number/ appearance/nature etc.)

3.      Scene: Where the action and conversation took place.

4.      Find out the areas where actual conversation exists.

5.      Make a distinction between conversation and action or mood.

6.      Write dialogue of particular character  in front of his/her name  with : sign . e.g. Mr.Kaplan :

7.      Write mood and action of the characters in brackets.

8.      Rest will used as instructions.

Examples of dialogue writing .

Scene :   8 th Class of Mather Junior school.

Characters :  1.  Jacqueline - Naughty girl, vilify as  teacher’s nightmare .

                          2. Mr.Kaplan-  Young ,handsome and innovative teacher.

  (Mr.Kaplan entered in the class room .leaning against chalk board ,his hands stuffed in his jeans he was looking handsome in his dressing.)

Kaplan :  (greeting student) Good morning. (pushing away from the board and walking through the aisles between the desk)  My name is Kaplan , and we all about to embark on a journey.

 Jacqueline : (fills flutter in her stomach ) It is really excitement.

                            (Kaplan returns to his desk and jumps)

Kaplan :  Listen to me, this is not about school ,it is learning about joy ,it can give, if you let it.

                    (pointing the various students) it is about you ,you and you.

             When his graceful  finger settles  Jacqueline.

Jacqueline : ( with excitement) ya sir, its about me ?

Kaplan : ( confidently ) certainly ,its  about you also.

Kaplan : (In whispering sound )

History is  mystery  and we are all part of that mystery.

(long silence prevailed in the classroom.)

Jacqueline : (confused) what do you mean ,sir.

Kaplan : ( with sort of vigor) we could not be here today if our ancestors had not fought for their beliefs, for their independence . We certainly would not be free.

Jacqueline : (admiringly) you are quite right sir. We must remember them it is our duty . I personally feel it sir.

2)Dialogue writing.

Scene : Oliver’ house.

Characters:

1)      Oliver – Orlando’s elder brother, cunning fellow.

2)      Charles- the Champion and professional wrestler of Duke Fredrick’s court.

Charles came to meet Oliver to warn his brother not to fight with him.

 Scene:  Oliver’s house where Orlando is also living with him.

Charles :  ( proudly manner) Being a professional wrestler I must always fight to win in order to keep my reputation .

Oliver: But, nobody doubts that.

Charles: Anyone who fights to me runs the risk of being badly hurt. Please warn your brother and persuade him change his mind.

Oliver: ( thinking -a good chance to get rid of Orlando) Not to worry .Charles, I will warn Orlando ,but he has quite daring and will be determined to fight.

Charles: (resentfully) well, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Oliver : Orlando is bad and ungrateful and he will deserves whatever punishment you give him.

Charles:  That sounds very harsh.

Oliver :  I would rather you broke his neck than his finger. You have permission to do what you like with Orlando.

Charles :  (confidently) I will do my best to kill Orlando , if he comes to fight tomorrow. I’ll give himhis payment.

Oliver: I will be very pleased if you do so.

Charles: If, he walks away after I have finished with him. I will never wrestle again. See you in the court tomorrow.