Dashes Flashcards

A punctuation mark (–) used to create emphasis, indicate a pause, or separate ideas in a sentence.

A dash (–) is longer than a hyphen (-) and is used for different purposes, such as separating clauses or adding emphasis.

Dashes can be used to emphasise a word, phrase, or clause by isolating it within a sentence.

Dashes can replace brackets or commas to add extra information or an aside within a sentence.

Dashes can indicate a sudden break or interruption in thought or dialogue.

Dashes can introduce a list or explanation, often in informal writing.

A single dash is often used to add a dramatic pause or explanation at the end of a sentence.

Double dashes are used to enclose additional information or an aside within a sentence.

Dashes can be used to create a conversational tone or mimic the rhythm of speech in narrative writing.

Dashes can make writing more dynamic, emphasise key points, and guide the reader’s focus effectively.