Capitalizing Titles

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What are articles in English grammar?

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Articles are words like 'a', 'an', and 'the' that define a noun as specific or unspecific.

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Should articles be capitalized in titles?

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No, articles like 'a', 'an', and 'the' are not capitalized unless they are the first word of the title.

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What is the correct capitalization for the title 'harold and the purple crayon'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Harold and the Purple Crayon'.

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In the title 'Because of Winn Dixie', how should 'of' be capitalized?

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'Of' should be lowercase, so the title is 'Because of Winn Dixie'.

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When is the word 'and' capitalized in a title?

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'And' is only capitalized if it is the first word of the title.

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What is the rule for capitalizing conjunctions in titles?

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Conjunctions like 'and', 'but', and 'or' are not capitalized unless they are the first word.

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What is the correct way to write 'willy wonka and the chocolate factory'?

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The correct title is 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.

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What is a title case?

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Title case is a style of writing where the first and last words and all major words are capitalized.

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What are major words in a title?

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Major words include nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

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What are minor words in a title?

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Minor words include articles, conjunctions, and prepositions.