© 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Prepared by Professors Rita Perkins and Paul Harris Camden County College Chapter Thirty-Eight Quotations and Other Punctuation Marks

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Quotation Marks ( “ ”) There are two main uses of quotation marks: 1. To set off the EXACT words of a speaker or writer. 2. To set off the titles of short works.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Use quotation marks to show the exact words of a speaker or writer. NOT NEEDED Jennifer said that she enjoyed shopping for clothes. NEEDED Jennifer said, “I enjoy shopping forclothes.” Jennifer said, “I enjoy shopping for clothes.” Quotation Marks ( “ ”)

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 EXAMPLE: Ryan explained, “ The skis are on sale until tomorrow.”EXAMPLE: Ryan explained, “ The skis are on sale until tomorrow.” –A comma sets off the quoted part from the rest of the sentence. INSIDE –Periods at the end of the a quote go INSIDE the quotation marks. EXAMPLE: “If the mall opens at nine,” David said, “we can eat breakfast there.”EXAMPLE: “If the mall opens at nine,” David said, “we can eat breakfast there.” –Commas that come at the end of a quoted sections go inside the quotation marks. Using Punctuation with Quotation Marks ( “ ”)

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38Capitalization EXAMPLE:Martha explained, “The flower shop is my favorite store to visit.”EXAMPLE: Martha explained, “The flower shop is my favorite store to visit.”. –Every quotation begins with a capital letter. EXAMPLE: “Bands play music every Wednesday night,” Jason said, “especially in the new coffee shop.”EXAMPLE: “Bands play music every Wednesday night,” Jason said, “especially in the new coffee shop.” – – When a quotation is split, the second part does not begin with a capital letter unless it is another complete sentence.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Titles The second main use of quotation marks is with titles of short works.The second main use of quotation marks is with titles of short works. italics. –With titles of major works we use italics. underlined. –If a font with italics is not available, the titles of long works are underlined.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Use quotation marks to set off the titles of articles, short stories, poems, and songs.Use quotation marks to set off the titles of articles, short stories, poems, and songs. Long works such as novels, magazine titles, and movies are either in italics or they are underlined.Long works such as novels, magazine titles, and movies are either in italics or they are underlined. –Example: The bookstore sells Teen Fad magazine which has the article “Why Tattoos Attract Men.” Titles

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Special Uses of Quotation Marks ÀTo set off from the rest of a sentence. ÀTo set off special words or phrases from the rest of a sentence. Rob’s “nutritious lunch” consisted of a candy bar and a bag of corn chips. ÁTo. For this purpose, use single quotes. ÁTo mark a quote within a quote. For this purpose, use single quotes. Jamie said, “My favorite short story is ‘Twirling’ by Carolyn Murphy.”

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Other Punctuation Marks COLON(:)COLON(:) –There are several uses of the colon. Telling time 2:30Telling time 2:30 Biblical references John 11:35Biblical references John 11:35

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 The colon is often a mark of introduction. Use the colon at the end of a COMPLETE statement to do the following:The colon is often a mark of introduction. Use the colon at the end of a COMPLETE statement to do the following: 1. Introduce a list which explains the complete statement. EXAMPLE: The music store sells a wide variety of items: compact discs, cassettes, and clothes. Colon (:)

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter Introduce a long quotation. EXAMPLE: The policy is stated on the door: All our merchandise is considered valuable. Those who enter this store are responsible for their behavior. This includes children, who must be supervised. If any customer damages any merchandise, he must pay for it. Colon (:)

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 SEMICOLON (;) semicolonThe semicolon is used to join two complete thoughts that are so closely connected that you want to write them as one sentence. Marty was not a cashier; he was a sales associate.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 HYPHEN (-) There are two uses for the hyphen. 1. With two or more words that act as a single unit describing a noun. The one-of-a-kind Christmas wreaths were very expensive. 2. To divide a word at the end of a line of writing or typing. The salespersons attended training sessions to insure that even when customers are antagonistic, the staff responds politely.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 PARENTHESIS ( ) Use parentheses to set off extra or incidental information from the rest of a sentence. In modern malls the food court (once a simple soda fountain) has become a meeting place for friends. êNOTE: êNOTE: Sometimes parentheses enclose letters or numbers that signal items in a series. êSPECIAL NOTE: êSPECIAL NOTE: DO NOT USE PARENTHESES TOO OFTEN. They can make you sound uncertain or hesitant.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Punctuation Review Americans debate whether the citizens could accept a woman as president yet women have ruled numerous countries throughout history. Insert punctuation where necessary. (Click to see the answer.) Answer: Americans debate whether the citizens could accept a woman as, president, yet women have ruled numerous countries throughout history.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Cleopatra BC was the queen of Egypt from BC. Insert punctuation where necessary. Answer: Cleopatra Cleopatra ( ( BC) was a celebrated queen of Egypt. Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 When Octavian later known as the Roman Emperor Augustus declared war against Cleopatra and Mark Anthony the queen insisted on taking part in the military campaign. Insert punctuation where necessary. Punctuation Review Answer: When Octavian Octavian ( later known as the Roman Emperor Augustus ) Augustus ) declared war against Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, Anthony, the queen insisted on taking part in the military campaign.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Mark Anthony who was deceived by a false report of the death of Cleopatra could not face life without her and committed suicide. Insert punctuation where necessary. Punctuation Review Answer:- Personal preference -- either comma, parentheses, or even dashes. One good solution: Mark Anthony, Anthony, who was deceived by a false report of the death of Cleopatra, Cleopatra, could not face life without her and committed suicide. : Note: There is no comma before the “and” because there are not two complete sentences.

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Catherine the Great was not the first empress of Russia named Catherine she was the second of that name. Insert punctuation where necessary. Catherine the Great Answer: Catherine the Great was not the first empress of Russia named Catherine ; she was the second of that name. Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Catherine the Great established new institutions in Russia the first Russian school for girls a medical college and health care for her subjects. Insert punctuation where necessary. Answer : Catherine the Great established new institutions in Russia : the first Russian school for girls, a medical college, and health care for her subjects. Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 People believe that Marie Antoinette said Let them eat cake. Insert punctuation where necessary. People believe that Marie Antoinette Answer : People believe that Marie Antoinette said, “ Let them eat cake. ” Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 ÇKerry replied When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her name? Kerry replied___ ___When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her name?___ Insert punctuation where necessary. Answer :, comma/ “open quote / ” closed quote Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Kerry replied When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her name? Insert punctuation where necessary. Kerry replied, “ When the Habsburg Answer: Kerry replied, “ When the Habsburg family reigned in Europe, one very successful ruler was a woman. What was her name ?” Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 I always get confused Bernie said about Mary Queen of Scots. Insert punctuation where necessary. “ I always get confused,” Bernie said, Answer: “ I always get confused,” Bernie said, “ about Mary Queen of Scots.” Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 ÉPocahantas was an influential character in American history our own princess. Pocahantas was an influential character in American history___ our own princess. Insert punctuation where necessary. Answer : - dash Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 Pocahantas was an influential character in American history our own princess. Insert punctuation where necessary. Pocahantas was an Answer: Pocahantas was an influential character in American history – our own princess. Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 We believe that the make it happen thinking of American pioneer women helped make this country great. Insert punctuation where necessary. Answer: We believe that the make - it - happen thinking of American pioneer women helped make this country great. Punctuation Review

College Writing Skills/College Writing Skills with Readings, 5E © 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Chapter 38 My uncle confided to us I often think of the poem On A Political Prisoner by Yeats when conflicts arise. Insert punctuation where necessary. My uncle confided to us, Answer: My uncle confided to us, “ I often think of the poem ‘ On A Political Prisoner ’ by Yeats when conflicts arise.” Punctuation Review