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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(grammar) A grammatical device to mark quoted speech, such as be like in "he was like, 'who are you?'"..
Whereas most quotatives introduce either inner monologue or direct speech, the new quotative be like can introduce both kinds of reported speech, thus allowing the speaker to express an attitude, reaction, or thought, as well as something actually said.
Use quotative when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Quotative means (grammar) A grammatical device to mark quoted speech, such as be like in "he was like, 'who are you?'"..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Whereas most quotatives introduce either inner monologue or direct speech, the new quotative be like can introduce both kinds of reported speech, thus allowing the speaker to express an attitude, reaction, or thought, as well as something actually said.
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