Question 1: Identify the examples of direct speech in the passage and explain the punctuation used.

Answer: The examples are 'We must find a way to break the system.', 'All dissenters will be detained.', and 'Change is possible if we unite.' They use quotation marks with punctuation inside, such as commas and periods.

Question 2: How should the sentence 'Mira believed, 'Change is possible if we unite.'' be correctly punctuated?

Answer: a) Mira believed, 'Change is possible if we unite.'

Question 3: Rewrite the sentence: The authorities declared, 'All dissenters will be detained.' to include proper punctuation.

Answer: The authorities declared, 'All dissenters will be detained.'

Question 4: Explain the role of quotation marks in the provided passage.

Answer: Quotation marks indicate direct speech, showing exactly what characters said.

Question 5: Identify the rule for capitalizing words after a quotation in direct speech, as demonstrated in the passage.

Answer: The first word after the quotation mark and before the speech begins is capitalized, such as in 'We must find a way to break the system.'

Question 6: Creative Writing Prompt: Write a short dialogue between two rebels planning an escape, using at least three instances of direct speech with correct punctuation.

Answer: See full answer key

Question 7: Identify one technique used to build tension in the dialogue you wrote.

Answer: Possible answers include: use of short sentences, abrupt speech, or omission of details to create suspense.

Question 8: Explain why proper use of speech marks is essential in creative writing, particularly in dystopian narratives.

Answer: Proper use of speech marks clarifies who is speaking, enhances readability, and adds realism to the dialogue.