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How do I punctuate a statement that a character is ordered to say in a future scenario? I don't want to use speech marks because its not a quote or a dialogue. My thinking may be wrong though. It...
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punctuation
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System
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2019-12-08T04:14:35Z (about 5 years ago)
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nicholas ainsworth
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2019-12-08T04:14:35Z (about 5 years ago)
How do I punctuate a statement that a character is ordered to say in a future scenario? I don't want to use speech marks because its not a quote or a dialogue. My thinking may be wrong though. It's an instruction to say something in a future scenario. For example: We were told by the headmaster never to engage with bullies. If you are ever abused by them, say: Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Here the statement in question is: Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2015-05-10T10:37:54Z (over 9 years ago)
Original score: 2