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Quotation mark
/kwəʊtˈeɪʃən mˈɑːk/
/kwoʊtˈeɪʃən mˈɑːɹk/Quotation mark
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either of the symbols " " or ' ' used before and after a word or words to indicate the beginning and the end of a title or quoted remark, or to mark a jargon
What is a "quotation mark"?
A quotation mark is a punctuation mark used to indicate the beginning and end of a direct quote or to highlight specific words or phrases. In English, quotation marks come in pairs, typically represented as “ ” or ' '. For example, in the sentence "She said, 'Hello,'" the quotation marks show that the words within them are the exact words spoken by someone. Quotation marks are also used to denote titles of short works, such as articles or poems, and to indicate irony or special meaning. By clearly defining quoted text, quotation marks enhance clarity and accuracy in writing.
Exemple
The book's dialogue was set off by quotation marks for clarity.
She used quotation marks to enclose the title of the article.
He placed the phrase in quotation marks to show it was a direct quote.
His essay included several quotes surrounded by quotation marks.
The teacher reminded the students to punctuate their dialogue with quotation marks to indicate when a character is speaking.
