Quotations

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What is a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words spoken by a person, enclosed in quotation marks.

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How should a direct quotation be punctuated when it is part of a larger sentence?

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The direct quotation should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation such as commas or periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct way to attribute a quotation to a speaker?

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The speaker's name should be mentioned before or after the quotation, often followed by a comma.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks indicate that the words within them are spoken or written by someone else.

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When should you change paragraphs in dialogue?

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You should change paragraphs when a new speaker begins to talk.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks with exclamations and questions?

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When quoting a question or exclamation, the question mark or exclamation point should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you format a quotation that is interrupted by a dialogue tag?

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The first part of the quotation is followed by a comma, the dialogue tag is inserted, and then the quotation continues with the second part starting with a lowercase letter unless it is a proper noun.

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What is the difference between a direct quotation and an indirect quotation?

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A direct quotation uses the exact words of the speaker, while an indirect quotation paraphrases what the speaker said without using their exact words.

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What are the rules for using quotation marks with titles of short works?

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Quotation marks are used for titles of short works such as articles, poems, and short stories.

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What is a common mistake when writing quotations?

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A common mistake is forgetting to include quotation marks or misplacing punctuation in relation to the quotation marks.