Punctuating Titles

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What is the correct punctuation for a song title?

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Song titles should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., "America, the Beautiful".

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How should magazine titles be punctuated?

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Magazine titles should be italicized or underlined, e.g., Ranger Rick.

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What punctuation is used for book titles?

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Book titles should be italicized or underlined, e.g., The Giver.

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Which punctuation is correct for a novel title?

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Novel titles should be italicized or underlined.

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What is the rule for punctuating shorter works?

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Shorter works, like articles and songs, should have quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuating longer works?

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Longer works, like books and movies, should be italicized or underlined.

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How do you punctuate a poem title?

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Poem titles should be in quotation marks, e.g., "The Road Not Taken".

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What is the correct way to punctuate a play title?

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Play titles should be italicized, e.g., Hamlet.

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How should the title of a TV show be punctuated?

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TV show titles should be italicized, e.g., Friends.

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What punctuation is used for a short story title?

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Short story titles should be in quotation marks, e.g., "The Lottery".