Punctuating
Speech Correctly
Many students find it difficult to punctuate speech
properly and in general I would avoid including direct speech in your creative
essays because this is hard to do. However, here are a few simple rules for you
to follow if you really do want to include speech in your essay:
For example: James
said, “I don’t love you.”
Erika replied, “I don’t
understand.”
For example: “I
don’t understand,” replied Erika.
“I hate you!” screamed James.
“Why are you being so
horrible?” cried Erika.
For example: “I
think,” Erika whispered bitterly, “that you’re a horrible person.”