Clunky dialogue that states the obvious is called ________.
A) on-the-nose dialogue
B) off-the-cuff dialogue
C) tip-of-the-tongue dialogue
D) back-of-the-hand dialogue

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On-the-nose dialogue is dialogue that is heavy-handed, stating the obvious and lacking subtlety or nuance. It can make the dialogue feel unnatural, unrealistic, and disrupt the flow of the story.

Clunky Dialogue That States the Obvious Is Called ________