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When somebody is talking
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Quotations are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone else. They are commonly used in essays, articles, and research papers to provide evidence, support arguments, or illustrate a point. Quotations are also used in dialogue to show when a person is speaking.
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Block quotations contain an exception to the rule for using what punctuation mark in citations?
A period is the exception. Any punctuation can be used in block quotations. Periods are not used within a cited quotation, but after its source. In APA, block quotations don't use the quotation marks, but are indented 1/2 inch.
When using direct quotation writing which of the following should be placed outside the set of quotations marks comma period question semicolon?
It is not compulsory to use a specific mark, but usually we use a comma.
What are single commas around extracts called?
Quotations
What are indirect quotations?
Indirect quotations are paraphrases or summaries of someone else's words, rather than using their exact words. They convey the meaning of the original statement without using the exact wording. In indirect quotations, the speaker or writer rephrases the information in their own words.
Do you put the comma before or after quotations?
it goes like this He said,"Here you go."
Do you underline or use quotations for a article?
You use quotations for short stories, poems, article, and songs I believe. Everything else is underlined.
When should you not use quotations?
You should not use quotations when you are paraphrasing information or providing your own analysis or commentary. Additionally, avoid using quotations for common knowledge or well-known facts that do not require attribution.
Can you use quotations around a title of art?
no
When do you use quotations in titles?
You don't, you italicize them.
Do you use quotations in a Q and A?
questions and answers.
Why should you try to include quotations in your draft?
Use quotations in your draft because they lend validity and immediacy to the writing.
How do you use quotations for a sentence with an interrupting phrase?
writing
Do you use italics or quotations for a song title?
Italics(:
When do you use quotations to short form a word?
for letter reference
What punctuation mark is made unnecessary by block quotations?
Block quotations do not use quotation marks. The entire quote is a block of indented text.
Do you underline italicize or use quotations for the title of a journal article?
Quotations for article titles. Italics and underlining are for full books - and the titles of journals.
Do book titles have quotations?
Yes, if you use the name in a report or essay.
