What is indirect speech?

Indirect speech, also known as reported speech or indirect discourse, is a way of conveying someone else's words or thoughts without directly quoting them. It involves paraphrasing or summarizing what someone said or thought, while still maintaining the meaning and intention of their original statement. In indirect speech, the verb tense, pronouns, and other aspects may change to match the speaker's perspective, and introductory phrases like "he said," or "she thought," are used to indicate that the information is being reported. Indirect speech allows us to relay information from someone else in a more concise and fluid manner, making it a useful tool in communication and storytelling.

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