C8 Dialogue Writing
1. Write the dialogue between Saint Ravidas and the hunter.
Saint Ravidas (On seeing the hunter) : Why are you going to kill these poor animals?
Hunter : I do so to get my food.
Saint Ravidas : No, you shouldn't do so.
Hunter : Why not?
Saint Ravidas: We are the children of the same God. Therefore, we should love every creature living on this earth.
Hunter : Do these creatures feel any pain or suffering?
Saint Ravidas: Yes. We should never cause pain, suffering or death to any living being.
Hunter : Do we need to love them?
Saint Ravidas: Yes, we should love all things-great or small. Even a tiny insect in grass is sacred as a human child.
Hunter : Your kind words have washed away my evil thoughts.
Saint Ravidas: We shouldn't harm anyone. All are equal in the eyes of God. He is our loving father.
Hunter : I promise to lead a compassionate life and never cause harm to anyone. I will love God and all His creations.
2. Dialogue between father and son on how to make tea
Son : Dad, would you like to tell me how to make green tea?
Father : Of course, my son!
Son: That's great! Let's go to the kitchen.
Father : You need to have a green tea bag (basil leaves) and a cup of hot water.
Son: O.k., dad.
Father: Gently dip the tea bag into the hot water and steep it for 2-3 minutes. Remove the bag and enjoy every sip.
Son: Can I steep it for a longer time?
Father: No. it will become overly bitter.
Son: Can't we boil it like milk tea?
Father : Never!
Son: What if I squeeze a lemon ?
Father : Perfect ! It will enhance the flavour.
Son: Father, tea is ready.
Father : Savour your perfectly brewed cup of green tea!
Son: Refreshing!
Little boy: Are you selling your puppies?
Shop owner: Yes son , do you want to buy a puppy?
Little boy: Yes , very much ! How much are you selling them for?
Shop owner: I will charge anywhere from $ 30 to $ 50 for each puppy.
Little boy: I have twenty eight dollars. Is that enough to take a puppy?
Shop owner: No doubt about it.
Little boy: I want that lame one.
Shop owner: Astonishing! You can have a better option.
Little boy: You see, sir, I myself don't run well and the puppy needs someone who understands it.
Shop owner hands it to the boy.
Little boy: How much?
Shop owner: No charge. There is no charge for love.
Little boy: You are right , but I cannot lower its worth by taking it without charge. I'll pay the full price.
Shop owner: 20 dollars.
Little boy: Here you are.
5. Conversation between a shop owner and a customer , Page # 15
Shop owner: How may I help you?
Customer: I need to buy some biscuits and ice cream.
Shop owner: Which biscuits do you want?
Customer: I want good ice cream biscuits. Which ones do you have?
Shop owner : I have Little Magic biscuits.
Customer: Little Magic? Never heard of them!
Shop owner: Oh, they are chocolate biscuits with vanilla and strawberry cream.
Customer: That sounds interesting! I think I will buy some.
Shop owner: Great! How many should I pack?
Customer: Just one.
Shop owner: Just one?
Customer: Yes, I want to taste it first.
Shop owner: Okay. Take it.
Customer: What's its price?
Shop owner: Nothing. You can keep it.
Customer: No, I can't.
Shop owner: Why?
Customer: Our teacher, Mrs Acme Mittal, has taught us not to become tempted by such offers.
Shop owner: Impressed! Give me ten rupees for one packet.
Customer: Okay.
Shop owner: I must say you made my day.
Happy Reading!
Gurleen kaur
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