Quotation Marks
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This document discusses the proper use of quotation marks in writing. It notes that quotation marks are used to: 1. Enclose direct quotations from speakers or writers. 2. Set off the titles of short works like articles, stories, poems and songs. It provides examples of how to punctuate quotes and capitalize words within quotes. It also explains that italics or underlining should be used for titles of longer works.
Quotation Marks
- 1. English Brushup, 3E John Langan Quotation Marks Chapter Ten
- 2. Quotation Marks ( “ ”) There are two main uses of quotation marks: 1. To set off the EXACT words of a speaker or writer. 2. To set off the titles of short works.
- 3. Use quotation marks to show the exact words of a speaker or writer. NOT NEEDED Jennifer said that she enjoyed shopping for clothes. NEEDED Jennifer said, “I enjoy shopping for clothes.” Quotation Marks ( “ ”)
- 4. A comma sets off the quoted part from the rest of the sentence. Periods at the end of the quote go INSIDE the quotation marks. Commas that come at the end of a quoted section go inside the quotation marks. EXAMPLE: “If the mall opens at nine,” David said, “we can eat breakfast there.” EXAMPLE: Ryan explained, “The skis are on sale until tomorrow.” Using Punctuation with Quotation Marks ( “ ”)
- 5. Capitalization EXAMPLE: Martha explained, “The flower shop is my favorite store to visit.” Every quotation begins with a capital letter . EXAMPLE: “Bands play music every Wednesday night,” Jason said, “especially in the new coffee shop.” When a quotation is split, the second part does not begin with a capital letter unless it is another complete sentence.
- 6. Titles The second main use of quotation marks is with titles of short works. With titles of major works we use italics . If a font with italics is not available, the titles of long works are underlined.
- 7. Use quotation marks to set off the titles of articles, short stories, poems , and songs. Long works such as novels, magazine titles, and movies are either in italics or they are underlined . Example: The bookstore sells Teen Fad magazine which has the article “Why Tattoos Attract Men.” To set off special words or phrases from the rest of a sentence. Rob’s “nutritious lunch” consisted of a candy bar and a bag of corn chips. To mark a quote within a quote . For this purpose, use single quotes. Jamie said, “My favorite short story is ‘Twirling’ by Carolyn Murphy.” Titles