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direct speech

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direct speech

Exact record of someone's words. When written, direct speech is indicated by quotation marks.

For example, ‘she said: ‘I will not accept the prize.’

Indirect speech (or reported speech) is a report of someone's words. When written, indirect speech is not marked off by quotation marks:

She said that she would not accept the prize.



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From sending messages he came to making direct speech to the kite--without, however, ceasing to send the runners.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
Lurgan Sahib did not use as direct speech, but his advice tallied with Mahbub's; and the upshot was good for Kim.
Kim by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
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