DIALOGUE AS A TOOL FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

This article examines dialogue as an essential element of storytelling and its role in character development and reader engagement. It explores how dialogue helps readers connect with characters by reflecting natural communication and emotional expression. The study also analyzes how dialogue reveals relationships between characters, especially in terms of power, intimacy, and conflict. Furthermore, the article compares dialogue with narration, emphasizing the difference between showing and telling and explaining why dialogue is often more engaging. The findings suggest that effective dialogue enhances narrative depth, creates vivid characters, and strengthens the overall impact of storytelling.