direct discourse
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Material is generally considered to be later, for instance, as it increases in length, detail, and direct discourse, and decreases in Jewish influence.
From Time Magazine Archive
The story proper is written entirely in direct discourse which is really soliloquy, shading sometimes into a kind of ghostly dialog.
From Time Magazine Archive
The most difficult part of dramatization may be the plan for conversation, especially if the text version of the story contains little or no direct discourse.
From Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes by Clippinger, Erle Elsworth
Show them that it is better to use direct discourse; that is, to make the characters seem alive.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
"You mustn't give way so," she said, inspired for once almost to direct discourse.
From The Turmoil, a novel by Tarkington, Booth
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
