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Believer Posted 20 years ago
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Dialogue or dialogues
Please tell me the proper context that would prevail for the usage of the words "dialogue" and "dialogues."
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If you are referring to the way conversations are written in a book, or what the characters say in a movie, it's dialogue, singular. "Dialogues" will be used much less often. One example I can think of is if you want to refer to multiple conversations you've had with someone.
- If you are referring to the way conversations are written in a book, or what the characters say in a movie, it's dialogue, singular.
- "Dialogues" will be used much less often.
- One example I can think of is if you want to refer to multiple conversations you've had with someone.
- "Yes, I know he's working on improving that.
- " Personally, I'd say "conversations" or "discussion," but some people like to use jargon like that.
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If you are referring to the way conversations are written in a book, or what the characters say in a movie, it's dialogue, singular.
"Dialogues" will be used much less often. One example I can think of is if you want to refer to multiple conversations you've had with someone. "Yes, I know he's working on improving that. We've had several dialogues about it, and I know he's trying." Pers
"Dialogues" will be used much less often. One example I can think of is if you want to refer to multiple conversations you've had with someone. "Yes, I know he's working on improving that. We've had several dialogues about it, and I know he's trying." Pers
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