Select the correct direct speech for the given sentence.
She exclaimed with wonder that it was a wonderful piece of art.

Correct option is C

Direct Speech- it means reporting the message of the speaker in the exact words as spoken by him.
Indirect Speech- It is speech which tells you what someone said, but does not use the person's actual word.
· Given sentence is in indirect speech.
· The correct direct speech for the sentence "She exclaimed with wonder that it was a wonderful piece of art." is (c) "She said, 'Wow! What a wonderful piece of art.'"
While changing direct speech into indirect speech following rules are to be followed:
Reflecting Emotion in Direct Speech:
· Indirect speech often softens or generalizes the emotional impact. When converting back to direct speech, it’s crucial to reintroduce specific exclamatory phrases or interjections that were likely used initially to express emotion vividly.
· In the given indirect statement, "She exclaimed with wonder that it was a wonderful piece of art," the use of "exclaimed with wonder" indicates a strong, positive emotional reaction, which must be mirrored in the direct speech.
Use of Interjections:
· Interjections such as "Wow!" effectively express surprise, admiration, or amazement, which are appropriate for converting the tone of wonder from indirect to direct speech. These elements are typically omitted in indirect speech to maintain a more neutral tone.
Exclamatory Sentences in Direct Speech:
· The structure of direct speech in exclamations often includes inverted syntax or exclamatory phrases like "What a..." to intensify the expression. This matches the emotional intensity suggested by the term "exclaimed with wonder" in the indirect speech.
Punctuation and Capitalization:
· Direct speech should be enclosed in quotation marks with appropriate punctuation to reflect the exclamatory nature. The first word following the opening quotation mark is capitalized, and the sentence ends with an appropriate punctuation mark (exclamation point in the case of exclamations).
Correct Usage Example:
Indirect: She exclaimed with wonder that it was a wonderful piece of art.
Direct: "Wow! What a wonderful piece of art."