Direct-Indirect speach
• Explanation of direct and indirect speech with details Q. What is direct speech? Direct speech is when you directly quote someone's words within a sentence, typically using quotation marks to indicate the spoken words. For Example: Sarah said, "I'm going to the store." Here, "I'm going to the store" is the direct speech, and it's enclosed within quotation marks to show that it's exactly what Sarah said. Direct speech adds authenticity and immediacy to writing, allowing readers to hear the exact words spoken by the character. It's commonly used in storytelling, dialogue, interviews, and reporting to convey the speaker's message accurately. Q. What is Indirect speech? Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, is when you convey someone else's words without quoting them directly. Instead of using quotation marks, you paraphrase what was said, often changing the tense and pronouns to fit the context. For ex