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ms sanders end of the semester project
By Kendall Eafford

Create a mini-lesson for you classmates on how to use commas,ellipses, and dashes

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used in writing to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence. It helps clarify meaning by separating elements within a sentence. Here are some common uses of commas:
Separating items in a list: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

Before conjunctions in compound sentences: "I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining."

After introductory words or phrases: "After dinner, we went for a walk."

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An ellipsis is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots . It is used to:

Indicate omitted text in a quotation.

Show that words have been removed from a direct quote.

Simplify and clarify information by removing unnecessary repetition of words.

• Save space or remove less relevant material.

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defti0n of elipsisil of commas

Dash writing, often referred to as "stream of consciousness" writing, is a style where thoughts and ideas are written down in a continuous flow, often using dashes to connect them.

Definition of Dash

ellipese, Commas, and dash

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ellipses, and dashes are punctuation marks that help clarify and enhance writing. Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, or separate clauses in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas," commas separate the items in the list. Ellipses are three dots (...) used to indicate a pause, an unfinished thought, or the omission of words in a quote. They can create suspense or show that something has been left out. Dashes are longer lines (—) used to add emphasis, set off additional information, or indicate a sudden change in thought.

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