<p>How do you guys feel about dialogue in the middle of essays (i.e. actual conversations, etc.)?</p>
<p>Is it too childish and unsophisticated?</p>
<p>Why or why not?</p>
<p>I think dialgue belongs in fiction and drama. I can't recall a professional essay that had dialogue.</p>
<p>Who's to say these essays should necessarily be what society deems "professional."</p>
<p>I've heard of successful applicants even submitting poetry as essays.</p>
<p>EDIT: I currently have two essays that contain dialogue, and I'd appreciate some critique!</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>maybe third person dialogue or descriptive dialogue maybe ?</p>
<p>i.e. "Cody, you are a cool man dude" says Hookem168</p>
<p>could be</p>
<p>I turned to Cody and told him how he was a cool man dude.</p>
<p>I think the essay should sound natural and personal. If the dialogue is incorporated well and it contributes to that goal, I don't see why not.</p>
<p>^ I agree with Syrius. Any others?</p>
<p>I'm not per se against dialogue.</p>