Direct Speech

Direct speech gives the speaker’s actual words. Identify the speaker, the reporting verb, and the quotation. Quotation marks show where the original words begin and end.

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Direct speech gives the speaker’s actual words. Identify the speaker, the reporting verb, and the quotation. Quotation marks show where the original words begin and end.

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Riya said, "I am tired."

Speaker: Riya. Reporting verb: said. Actual words: I am tired.

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