Speaking of Dialogue…

Yes, I know I’ve written about aspects of dialogue before, but it’s time I tackled the subject in general.

First, why do fictional works include dialogue at all?

The most important reason is because people talk. A lot. If you’re writing a story about more than one person, chances are they’ll have something to say to each other.
Also, dialogue is a great way to show the reader things about your characters. More on that below.
Without any dialogue, your story would be uninterrupted narration. Dialo...