Speech Marks Flashcards

Punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or quotations in writing.

Words spoken by a character or person, enclosed in speech marks.

Placed before the first word of direct speech to indicate the start of spoken words.

Placed after the last word of direct speech to indicate the end of spoken words.

Punctuation such as commas, full stops, question marks, or exclamation marks should be placed inside the speech marks if part of the speech.

When a new person speaks, their dialogue should start on a new line to maintain clarity.

Reporting clauses (e.g., 'he said') are placed outside the speech marks and often separated by a comma.

Either single or double speech marks can be used, but consistency is important throughout the text.

Used to distinguish dialogue from narration, helping the reader identify spoken words.

Used to enclose quotations from texts or sources, ensuring the quoted material is clearly identified.