Bicol Training and Technological College, Inc.
Senior High School Department
4th Quarter
S.Y.2021-2022
Bacacay, Albay
Module Title and Code: Creative Writing (CW)
Content Expert: Judith D. Janer
Session # and Name: Session 8: Voice and Dialogue
LESSON 5
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
a. Define dialogue;
b. Identify the 4 ways of writing a dialogue;
c. Distinguish tone and voice in the context of writing fiction;
d. Practice teaching techniques for developing dialogue in fiction; and
e. Realize the importance of voice and dialogue in writing fiction.
No. of Hours: 4hrs. (1 week)
We use sounds as a signal for many things. Similarly, our voices and words act as signals for other people.
QUESTION????
What do you think will happen when you take it away?
EARNEST HEMINGWAY
Was one of the most influential American writers in the twentieth century. He wrote several novels that are still
considered classics, and were translated in many languages, including “ The Old Man and The Sea” , “ A Farewell
to Arms”, “The Sun Also Rises”, and “For Whom the Bell Tolls”.
He was also a distinguished journalist and traveler, and wrote about Spanish Civil War, World War II as well as
served and was injured in World War I.
What is Tone????
TONE is an attitude of the writer toward his subject matter or writing, and relies exclusively on the writer’s personal
feelings or opinions towards the topic he is writing about.
How about Voice???
VOICE –the voice of the story refers to the tone or style of a particular literary piece.
This is different from tone because it refers to the specific diction or arrangement of words that each writer is known
for.
In other words, tone might manifests in the way a writer approaches the subject matter of the story ( e.g., dry,
humorous, serious, or dour) while voice manifest in the particular arrangement of words and sentences in a
story (e.g.,poetic, simplistic, or embellished language).
Voice and tone contribute to the execution of the story or the manner in which it is written.
Tone and voice are also directly connected with the characters of the story, and their manner of speaking and
communicating.
LET’S GET TO LEARN DIALOGUE!!!
DIALOGUE-a conversational exchange between two or more people.
Dialogue is usually used as a means of characterization, as well as a technique to move a plot along.
Dialogue is also used deliberately to inform characters of certain things, as well as to communicate something to
either other characters or to the readers themselves.
DIALOGUE
DIA LOGOS
“To speak
across”
“to speak across”—implying that there is an exchange of words between two or more speakers.
Dialogue facilitates the flow of meaning, which can be interpreted correctly or misinterpreted by the
participants of the dialogue.
Dialogues relies on how the writer manages to capture the tone of the characters and how it is translated on the
page.
Good dialogue sounds natural, effortless.
Bad dialogue sounds awkward, stilted, and fake.
When using dialogue, we use it for a reason. It could be to impart information or exposition to have two
or more characters communicate with each other or to create a more holistic portrayal of a character.
4 WAYS OF WRITING A DIALOGUE
1. DIRECT DIALOGUE
Usually happens in the moment.
This is a dialogue that is usually enclosed in double quotation marks preceded by “He said” or “She
said”.
It is part of the action of the scene.
It can be interrupted by narration, characterization, or description, which can work to serve the pace of
the story.
2. INDIRECT OR REPORTED DIALOGUE
Is the dialogue that happens off-screen and is usually summarized or reported by the narrator.
It compresses unnecessary dialogue while at the same establishes that a conversation has taken place.
3. STYLIZED DIALOGUE
Usually tries to mimic the manner of speech of character, including the accents and inflections that are
usually abandoned by the writer in an effort to make a language to conform to its grammatical and
syntactical rules.
Since language is also fluid, using stylized dialogue helps paint an even more effective characterization
through speech patterns.
4. ASYNCHRONOUS DIALOGUE
Is dialogue that does more than convey information or an exchange of ideas, but also functions on a
figurative or metaphorical scale.
This usually works in conjunction with the other actions of the characters of the way events are
unfolding.
EVALUATION!!!!!
One of the best ways to learn about dialogue is to hear it being practiced elsewhere. This activity will help you
sharpen your listening skills and your imagination as well. Follow the guides given.
1. Go to a public place. It is best to go by yourself or with a small group of classmates.
2. Eavesdrop (politely) on the nearest group talking near you. Take note of their clothes, their actions, and
whatever you can overhear from their conversation. Take down notes if you want, but do it subtly.
3. Once you have a solid idea of what the overheard conversation is about, write a short scene that describes the
conversation and the dialogue that you overheard. Fill in the gaps with your imagination.
4. Submit your scene and make it presentable.
RUBRICS:
CONTENT 40%
CREATIVITY 30%
ORGANIZATION 10%
WRITING STYLE 15%
NEATNESS 5%
TOTAL 100%
