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direct discourse
[ dih-rekt-dis-kawrs, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈrɛkt ˈdɪs kɔrs, daɪ- /
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noun
a representation of speech in which the speaker's exact words are repeated, as in She said, “I'm not at all hungry.”
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Also called di·rect speech [dih-rekt-speech, dahy-] /dɪˈrɛkt ˈspitʃ, daɪ-/ .
Compare indirect discourse.
Origin of direct discourse
First recorded in 1845–50
Words nearby direct discourse
direct coupling, direct current, direct debit, direct deposit, direct-dial, direct discourse, direct distance dialing, direct dye, directed, directed angle, directed-energy device
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