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Brackets Parentheses and Quotation Marks

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What do quotes represent?

Quotes do represent the donkey's ears.

Whatever found in donkeys ears is not always true. Some people resembling donkeys are speaking in quotes. In verbal communication is really difficult to see the quotes. You must look for donkeys' ears placed somewhere in people's heads!

Donkeys do lie all the time. They are actually self-indulging. A common donkey name in my country ("Mentios") is of Spanish origin (mentida, mentidos), meaning: The Liar.

Mentida / mentidos (Spanish), and, (la _) mensonge (French), both stand for: Lie, Lies.

The very English word "message" can mean: a Lie. (Do compare it with the French word and you'll see why.)

The ultimate knowledge is: Don't believe whatever it is said. Watch whether it is contained in quotes (' '). Those are donkeys ears.

Your boyfriend slept with his boss before he and you were together you just found out about it-she sent him a sweet bday text-and now he's going to quit Is it ethical for him to get a letter of reccom?

Ah yes ethics...Well ask yourself if it was ethical of the boss being conscious of her position, sleeping with your b.f??

I suppose its not ethical because the recommendation maybe contaminated with her personal feelings towards him but this also happens in most places. It is also possible that she simply gives the recommendation based solely on his work and skills. So it all depends on the recommendation itself.

Can brackets be used in a slogan?

A slogan should be catchy, informative about the product/company and memorable. Slogan's are often fun too or use a play on words. So generally speaking a slogan wouldn't normally include brackets, but they could here's an example:

Slogan for "KT" climbing supplies: "Trust anyone with your ropes...? (KnoT!)"

Can you put a quote inside of a quote?

Yes. To write it out, the first quote would open and close with quotation marks ". the quote within a quote would open and close with single marks '. For Example: Fred Brown responded, "Well, I think Benjiman Franklin was right when he said 'A penny saved is a penny earned'. Saving is important."

When does one use Brackets in writing?

Answer taken from About.com Homework/Study Tips

Some people consider brackets to be the younger and weaker sibling of parentheses. Parentheses are used to clarify meaning or to insert supplemental information in all types of writing. Brackets are used mainly for clarification within quoted material.

Using Brackets in QuotesYou may have seen the expression [sic] used in a quote and wondered what it was all about. You can use this expression if you are quoting a piece of text that contains a typo, simply to make it clear that the typo was in the original and not your own mistake. For instance:
  • I agree with her assertion that "kids should read a book a weak [sic]," but I think play time is important, too.

You may also use brackets to make an editorial statement or clarification within a quote. As in:

  • My grandmother always said "dream about a [friendly] dog and you'll see an old friend soon."
  • "The reporter was unsuccessful in his attempt to get a statement from [former] Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld."

Another reason to use brackets in quotes is to add a word, prefix, or suffix in order to fit the quote into your sentence. In the statement below, the ing is added so the sentence will flow.

  • I tried to make dish mild enough for everyone, but my idea of "add[ing] Cayenne pepper to taste" was not the same as my friend's idea.

    You can also use brackets to change the tense of a phrase in a quote so it will fit into your sentence:

  • In Thomas Jefferson's time there was definitely a notion that "A little rebellion now and then [was] a good thing."
Using Brackets Within ParenthesesIt is proper to use brackets clarify or add to something that is already stated within parentheses. However, it's probably a good idea to avoid this. Some very talented writers can get away with it, but teachers will consider this cumbersome and awkward for the most part. See for yourself:
  • Sally was a rambunctious child, and the family was extremely worried that she would wreak havoc during the festive day (Sally kept quiet during the wedding ceremony [only because she was sleeping], much to her sister's relief). But in the end, the day was a success and a joy to remember.

When you are doing dialouge after the quotation marks is the pronoun capitalized?

The first person pronoun I is always capitalized in any sentence. All other pronouns are capitalized ONLY when it is the first word of a sentence.

For example, this famous Abraham Lincoln quote, "Youcan fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time."

Note that the word 'you' that starts the sentence is capitalized, but the word 'you' within the quote is not capitalized.

Anothe instance of capitalizing a pronoun is, if the word 'you' part of a title, for example "Where'd You Go, Bernadette", a novel by Maria Semple

What does an explanation or exclamation mark mean?

I assume you mean an exclamation mark. (!) It stands for emphasis and indicates that the words it follows are said with strong feeling. e.g. "Good Grief!" "Thats amazing!"

Can you get parts for commando mark III?

I have a mark III. I read online (can't remember where) that the company was bought out years ago. The only place to find parts now is at auctions etc. Good Luck.

What literary term is used in this quotation - They walked along two continents of experience and feeling?

idk im not good at english

I studied 'Lord of the Flies' for GCSE English Lit, and we analysed this quotation. I'd say it's a metaphor because Ralph and Jack are being described as being 'continents' without any comparative words such as 'like' or 'as' (which would make it a simile).

I also think it might be a hyperbole

How does punctuation and quotes help a paragraph have voice?

Punctuation is necessary to make sense! If you don't use proper punctuation, your readers will be confused - look at this sentence:

The panda eats shoots and leaves.

Now look at it with some punctuation:

The panda eats, shoots, and leaves.

The first sentence says that the panda eats plant parts - the second sentence says that the panda eats first, then shoots, then goes away!

Quotes, on the other hand, are not necessary to get your point across - but they make your writing more interesting!

Your "voice" is the tone in which you write, and using quotations will help give your writing a more personal voice which connects to the reader better.

What language does not have punctuation?

There is no widely known language that completely lacks punctuation. Punctuation serves important functions in written communication, such as indicating sentence structure and clarifying meaning, so it is a key component of most written languages.

Should I always talk to him first?

It is always best to talk to someone before anything as to get to know them, get feel for them and/or at least introduce one another.

Why is -a squared in brackets different from -a squared?

-a2 differs from (-a)2 because the brackets change the order in which operations are done. Normally, exponents are handled before addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. This means that in the first expression, -a2, we are subtracting the square of the value a. In other words, our first expression could also be expressed as -(a × a). Brackets however are used to specify a set of operations that need to be done first. This means that our second expression would instead be broken down as (-a) × (-a).

The resulting difference between the two is that the first expression will always give us a negative number, and the second one will always give us a positive number (assuming imaginary numbers are not involved).

Why must the glass slide be free of grease and oil before staining for flagella?

The glass slide must be free of grease and oil before staining for flagella to ensure that the dye adheres properly to the bacterial flagella and the slide surface. Contaminants can create a barrier that interferes with the binding of the stain, leading to poor visualization of the flagella. Additionally, any residue may distort the morphology of the bacteria or obscure the flagella, resulting in inaccurate observations. Clean slides facilitate clearer, more reliable staining and microscopy results.

Will a 1999 firebird dash fit in a 1995 model whats the difference?

A 1999 Firebird dash will not fit in a 1995 model without significant modifications. The dashboard design, mounting points, and overall dimensions differ between these model years, as the Firebird underwent changes in styling and engineering during that time. Additionally, electronic components and features may vary, further complicating any potential swap. It's best to source a dash specifically for the 1995 model for a proper fit and function.

When writing a song in literature do you use quotation marks?

In literature, when writing a song lyric within the text, quotation marks are typically used to indicate the lyrics, just as you would for dialogue. For example, you might write, "She sang, 'In the end, it all comes down to love.'" However, if the song is referenced in a more general sense or described rather than quoted, quotation marks may not be necessary. Always consider the context and the style guide you are following.

Do you use quotation marks on Happy Father's Day?

Not unless someone is saying it to someone else.

Example:

Brian said, "Happy Father's Day, Dad."

How can you heal needle marks?

There is really no way to heal needle marks. I have noticed it helps if you do not use the same areas everytime you use. And using a new syringe that has not been dulled due to use everytime will help with bruising.

Needle tracks, fortunately, do go away with time if you completely stop using. Unless there is heavy, raised scarring in the "track", after about four or five years off the needle, the marks will have vanished completely in most cases.

Quotes on littering?

"There aren't many things that are universally cool, and not littering is."

When you have period and you do a handstand does it go backwards?

When you're on your period...that's it. Nothing important will happen if you do handstands. The blood won't drip out while you're upside down (usually) but once you're right-side up, gravity will fix that.