How can I develop my story's plot through dialogue?

How can I develop my story's plot through dialogue?

You can reveal character motivations, advance the plot, and create tension through dialogue. What specific scene are you working on?

I'm writing a scene where two characters confront each other about a secret.

Great! You can use dialogue to build suspense. Have one character hint at the secret while the other presses for answers.

What if one character is more dominant in the conversation?

Then you can show that dominance through their dialogue style—short, commanding sentences versus longer, hesitant responses from the other character.

Can you give me an example of that?

Sure! The dominant character might say, 'You need to tell me the truth now.' The other could respond, 'I... I just can't.' This creates tension.