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No because quotations means speaking aloud. You might use italics, but even that's not usually necessary. The entire book is understood as something the narrator is thinking.

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Quotation marks are not necessary when indicating a character's thoughts in a story. It is common to use italics to show a character's inner dialogue or thoughts without the need for quotation marks.

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Q: Do you need quotation marks if someone is thinking in a story?
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yes you do


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