A. Make your writing less personal.

B. An anecdote or humorous quotation is often less convincing than a strong argument.

C. Direct quotations should be reserved for characters in stories.

D. The conversation you write must sound natural for the characters.

EXPERT ANSWER

The answer is D) The conversation you write must sound natural for the characters. More genuine character conversations make it more pleasant to read your writing. The reader engages and creates an investment in the character by reading a dialog that seems like it could happen.

The conversation that you write must sound realistic for the readers as they read. A more realistic conversation between characters helps in making the writing more relatable to the reader. Digesting a natural and relatable dialogue makes the reader feel engaged, giving a hefty investment in the characters themselves.