Using direct speech to quote words and ideas
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Direct speech is used to quote the actual words of a speaker or writer, or to give partial quotations.
This file explains these major uses of direct speech.
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Introduction
Quoting the actual words used in newspaper reports
Quoting the actual words used in conversation
Giving partial quotes