direct speech

English

direct speech (uncountable)

(grammar, narratology) the writing of speech, using the exact words of the speaker, usually between quotation marks

Examples
"I love you", she said. He looked down at the ground and sighed, "oh well, I guess she's never coming back". "Why are you here", started Mrs Jones, "and what exactly do you want?"

the writing of speech

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