Quotation Marks
Definition
Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or quotations within a text. They enclose words or phrases spoken by someone else or taken from another source.
Related terms
Single Quotation Marks (' '): Used primarily for quotations within quotations or to indicate special meanings.
Double Quotation Marks (" "): The most common type of quotation marks used for direct speech and regular quotations.
Italics: Another formatting option used to emphasize words, titles, or foreign phrases in writing. Italicized text doesn't require enclosing quotation marks.
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AP English Literature
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AP Computer Science Principles - 3.1 Variables and Assignments
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