What are the rules of direct speech?

What are the rules of direct speech?

22 February, 2022

Ans : There are certain rules that are applied to direct speech. These are as follows – 

  • Direct speech is used in stories and novels.
  • It tells us more about the characters.
  • Each speaker’s words should be in a new line.
  • The direct words should be enclosed in quotation marks.
  • The direct words should begin with capital letters.
  • Reporting clauses are present at the beginning, ending and middle.
  • Verb tenses need to be changed in direct speech conversion.
  • The pronouns are also changed sometimes.
  • Expressions should be presented in the sentences.