When to effectively use italics, underlines, or quotes. Title Underlining When to effectively use italics, underlines, or quotes.

Why do we use italics, underlines, and quotes We use italics, underlines, and quotes to differentiate words within our writing. When referring to the titles of works, using these labels allows for the work to stand by itself.

Rules for Using Italics or Underlining Italics and Underlining may be used interchangably Use Italics or Underlining when referring to longer works such as: Movies Books Plays Journals/Newspapers Television Programs Longer Poems

Examples The New York Times NOTE: the word “the” is not included in italics Long Day’s Journey into Night The Simpsons Leaves of Grass Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Rules for using Quotes Use quotes when referring to shorter works such as: Poems Short stories Episodes of television shows

Examples “Fire and Ice” “Nothing Gold can Stay” “The Monkey’s Paw” “The Lottery” “Bart the Genius”

Let’s Practice The Grapes of Wrath Chicago Tribune Of Mice and Men The Raven The Fall of the House of Usher