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a. : a conversation between two or more persons. also : a similar exchange between a person and something else (such as a computer) b. : an exchange of ideas and opinions. organized a series of dialogues on human rights. c. : a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution.
Dialogue (sometimes spelled dialog in American English) [1] is a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people, and a literary and theatrical form that depicts such an exchange.
Dialogue is the exchange of spoken words between two or more characters in a book, play, or other written work. In prose writing, lines of dialogue are typically identified by the use of quotation marks and a dialogue tag, such as "she said." In plays, lines of dialogue are preceded by the name of the person speaking.
noun [ C or U ] (US also dialog) uk / ˈdaɪ.ə.lɒɡ / us / ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ / Add to word list. B2. conversation that is written for a book, play, or film: The play contained some very snappy / witty dialogue. dialogue between Act Two begins with a short dialogue between father and son. C2. formal talks between opposing countries, political groups, etc.:
the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc. an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement. a literary work in the form of a conversation: a dialogue of Plato.
Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people in a work of literature. Dialogue can be written or spoken. It is found in prose, some poetry, and makes up the majority of plays. Dialogue is a literary device that can be used for narrative, philosophical, or didactic purposes.
Dialogue can refer to spoken lines in a dramatic performance such as a play, a film, or a television show. It is also any conversation between two or more people. On the written page, dialogue between characters is usually enclosed by quotation marks.
