Transform the story. Use indirect speech in the past. Use << say, answer, declare, retort >>. A love story Romeo : « I feel sad when I can't see you, Juliet. It breaks my heart. >> EX. Romeo said he felt sad when he couldn't see Juliet. It broke his heart. Juliet: << Our families are enemies. They fight a lot. >> Romeo: << I buy roses and your nurse brings them to you everyday. I write and send you a letter too. >> Juliet : « I always read them and keep them under my pillow. >> Romeo: << I know our situation is difficult. When I think about us, I forget to eat and drink. >> Juliet : « Every time I see you, I fall in love with you again. >> Romeo: << My Dad forbids me to talk to you. >> Juliet : « My Mum becomes very angry when I speak about you. She says I must forget you. She tells me to listen to her. >> Romeo : « I understand. If they catch us, I will lose you forever. >> Juliet: < I sometimes dream that we secretly leave town. In my dream, you come on a white horse and we ride away together. >>