Making Meaning with Punctuation Marks

What effect does an ellipsis (…) usually create?

• Excitement

• Suspense or a trailing thought

• Certainty

• Humor

What emotion is typically expressed with an exclamation mark (?)

• Boredom

• Calm

• Emotion or urgency

• Confusion

Why would a writer use both a question mark and an exclamation mark (?! or !?)

• To ask a simple yes/no question

• To signal the end of a paragraph

• To show disbelief or shock

• To ask for directions

What effect does adding commas for pauses have?

• Speeds up the sentence

• Makes it confusing

• Adds rhythm or dramatic effect

• Removes emotion

The purpose of a colon (:) in a sentence like this is:

• to introduce a list, explanation, or example

• to end a sentence

• to show possession

• to indicate a question

What do quotation marks suggest in this sentence? "Did he actually call that a 'masterpiece'?"

• Literal praise

• Sarcasm or doubt

• Happiness

• Shouting

What do parentheses ( ) usually add to a sentence?

• A. A command

• B. A quiet or side comment

• C. A scream

• D. A title

What is the effect of using multiple question marks (???)

• Makes the sentence formal

• Adds confusion or surprise

• Makes the sentence unclear

• Softens the tone

What does using ALL CAPS typically show in writing?

• Whispering

• Anger, excitement, or shouting

• Doubt

• Formality

How does the punctuation change the mood in this sentence?

"I guess that’s fine…"

• A. It shows excitement

• B. It adds a dramatic pause

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  C. It suggests hesitation or disappointment 

• D. It shows confidence