Use of informal English

Use informal language to write realistic dialogues for your drama script.

_ use figurative language ( go figure out the meaning of this word)

_use colloquial language ( go check the dictionary )

-use slang,conversational language but omit expletives

-use exclamation marks and punctuation marks

Examples

" It takes a considerable leap of the imagination to picture her as Miss Universe!"

" Wow! I didn't think that she would stoop so low to get that promotion"

"When I walked into the room,I was completely bowled over by her stunning beauty"

" The salesman was so convincing with his sales pitch that I bought 10 boxes of the instant slimming cream"

"If you're waiting for him to get hitched,you can wait till the cow comes home."

"For crying out loud!stop whining and get down to pulling the weeds"

"Have you taken leave of your senses! How can you do such a stupid thing?"

"Don't kick up a fuss! Just pay the cashier and let's go home."

" I swear,he wouldn't have hurled that brick if the other boys haven't egged him on".

"Sure,you're sweet 18.Have a good look at the mirror. You really could do with a lift_ on the face."

For each of the statements:
-Imagine who the speaker is ,give background information about him or her in terms of age,character,dressing,etc.
-What tone is used to make the statements?
-Describe the time and setting in which the dialogue takes place.
-Who is the speaker addressing and in what circumstances.
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