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  1. noun. di· a· logue ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg. -ˌläg. variants or less commonly dialog. Synonyms of dialogue. 1. : a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing. 2. a. : a conversation between two or more persons. also : a similar exchange between a person and something else (such as a computer) b.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DialogueDialogue - Wikipedia

    Dialogue. A conversation amongst participants in a 1972 cross-cultural youth convention. 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.

  3. Here’s a quick and simple definition: 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 ...

  4. 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. verb (used without object) , di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing. to carry on a dialogue; converse.

  5. a serious exchange of opinion, esp. among people or groups that disagree: [ C ] We have held a number of meetings, and the dialogue is ongoing. (Definition of dialogue from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of dialogue. dialogue.

  6. Definition of Dialogue. 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. The Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates ...

  7. As a current literary device, dialogue refers to spoken lines by characters in a story that serve many functions such as adding context to a narrative, establishing voice and tone, or setting forth conflict. Writers utilize dialogue as a means to demonstrate communication between two characters.