Italics (Underlining) and Quotation Marks

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What are italics used for in writing?

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Italics are used to emphasize certain words, indicate titles of works (like books and movies), or denote foreign words.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works (like articles or poems).

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with quotation marks?

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When using quotation marks, punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a title that should be italicized?

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Books, movies, and long works should be italicized, e.g., *The Great Gatsby*.

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What is an example of a title that should be in quotation marks?

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Short stories, articles, and poems should be in quotation marks, e.g., "The Tell-Tale Heart".

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How do you format dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation placed correctly, e.g., "I can't believe it!" she exclaimed.

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What is the difference between italics and underlining?

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Both italics and underlining can indicate titles, but italics are more commonly used in typed text, while underlining is often used in handwritten text.

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When should you use italics instead of quotation marks?

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Use italics for titles of longer works (books, movies) and quotation marks for shorter works (articles, poems).

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What is the correct way to quote someone in writing?

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Use quotation marks around the spoken words and include a tag, e.g., "It's a beautiful day," said John.

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How do you indicate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote, e.g., "He said, 'It's time to go.'"