Italics vs. Quotation Marks

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What is the correct formatting for the title of a newspaper article?

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Quotation marks are used for the title of a newspaper article.

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How should the title of a novel be formatted?

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The title of a novel should be italicized.

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What is the correct way to format the title of a short story?

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The title of a short story should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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How should the title of a movie be formatted?

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The title of a movie should be italicized.

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What is the difference between using quotation marks and italics for titles?

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Quotation marks are used for shorter works (like articles and short stories), while italics are used for longer works (like novels and movies).

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What is the correct formatting for the title 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The title 'The Gift of the Magi' should be in quotation marks.

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What is the correct formatting for the title 'Alone in the Woods'?

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The title 'Alone in the Woods' should be italicized.

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When should you use italics instead of quotation marks?

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Italics should be used for titles of longer works such as books, movies, and albums.

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What is the correct formatting for the title of a play?

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The title of a play should be italicized.

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How do you format the title of a poem?

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The title of a poem should be in quotation marks.