Direct speech is a report of the exact words used by a speaker or writer. Contrast with indirect speech. Also called direct discourse. Direct speech is usually placed inside quotation marks and accompanied by a reporting verb, signal phrase, or quotative frame. Examples and Observations — A South Carolina parrot was the sole witness…
Indirect speech – Indirect speech is a means of expressing the content of statements, questions or other utterances, without quoting them explicitly as is done indirect speech. For example, He said “I’m coming” is direct speech, whereas He said (that) he was coming is indirect speech. “”Reporting of what a speaker said without quoting his…