answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The main words; usually not words like "the" or "and"

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When writing the title to a short story what is capitalized?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What should you name your short story?

The title comes last. First, finish your short story, then your title will come from something you wrote in the story. If you honestly cannot find anything in your writing that makes a good title, you can choose a famous quotation or song lyric that has something to do with what happened in your story.


Should the word bill from congress be capitalized?

It should only be capitalized when you are writing the full title of the bill.


Should the words be and can be capitalized in a title?

Typically, all verbs are capitalized in titles. In fact, all words within a title are capitalized with the exception of articles (a, an, the) and short prepositions (of, in, on, etc).


What type of noun is a word ms. pathupats?

The noun "Ms. Phathupats" is a proper noun, the name of a person (a fictional person in a short story) and the title of the short story. The title is often given as "Miss Phathupats".A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun is always capitalized.


What is the title of Anne's short story?

The title of Anne's short story is Ellen the fairy


On a reference page what word of an article or book title are capitalized.?

All words in a title will be capitalized except articles (other than the first word in the title) and prepositions.


Which words are capitalized in a book title?

In a book title, it is acceptable to not capitalize prepositions, articles and conjunctions when they are not the first or last word of the title. (by is a preposition)


What is the title of the character in a short story that tells the story?

The narrator


When should you capitalize titles in writing and grammar?

Capitalize titles in writing and grammar when they come before a person's name, as in "President Lincoln." However, do not capitalize titles when they are used generically, like "the president announced a new policy."


Is a story title quoted or underlined or italizised?

A story is underlined or in italics. A short story is in quotes.


Are a and is' capitalized in a title?

No, smaller words are generally not capitalized in a title.


What is the title of the short story the necklace?

The title of the short story is "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.