Direct Speech- Direct speech is a report of the exact words used by a speaker or writer. Contrast with indirect speech. Also called direct discourse. Direct speech is usually placed inside quotation mark sand accompanied by a reporting verb, signal phrase, or quotative frame. Examples and Observations.
Indirect Speech- The reporting of something said or written by conveying what was meant rather than repeating the exact words, as in the sentence He asked me whether I would go as opposed to He asked me, "Will you go?" Also called: reported speech.