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Question How do I punctuate a statement that a character is ordered to say in a future scenario?
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 n...
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over 9 years ago
Question Is it acceptable to place a dash after a question mark?
Is it professionally acceptable to place a dash after a question mark in the following example? Bob: 'I don't like asking Matt but I need some help.' Peter: 'Why don't you go and ask him to help you? - He's a really nice guy.' I want to use the dash to highlight the reason for the function of the ...
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over 10 years ago
Question What symbols are used after difficult words in a text to refer a reader to a glossary for a definition?
What symbols used after difficult words in a text to refer a reader to a glossary for a definition? I'm really looking for the most commonly used / accepted symbols and I am wondering whether certain symbols are specific only to particular subjects such as math / literature etc.
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about 11 years ago