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CH02_03B: String Escape Characters
String Escape Characters
String Escape Characters
What Are They?
What Are They?
Escape characters in Python are special characters used within strings to represent characters that are difficult to enter directly, such as newlines, tabs, or special symbols.
They are preceded by a backslash (\) to signal that they represent something other than their literal meaning
These are used in STRINGS
Common Escape Characters
Common Escape Characters
Single Quote (\' )Example
Escapes a ' to display it as part of the string.
Backslash (\\) Example
Escapes a \ to display it as part of the string.
Double Quote (\") Example
Escapes a " to display it as part of the string.
Newline (\n) example:
Moves to the next line. Like hitting enter in a document
Tab (\t) Example
Moves over 4 spaces (or however many spaces the tab is defined as)
Represents a Unicode character by providing its code point.
Unicode (\U) Example:
Note: This requires 8 characters so 1F608 would be 0001F608
Escape Character Mini Activity:
Escape Character Mini Activity:
Task:
Task:
You are to create a Python script that tells a short, imaginative story featuring Scarlett Overkill and her Minions. The story should showcase their quirky personalities while incorporating various escape characters to enhance the narrative.
Requirements:
Requirements:
Use the following escape characters:
Your narrative must include the following elements:
An introduction to Scarlett and her mischievous plan.
Dialogue between Scarlett and her Minions.
A funny twist that highlights their antics.
A conclusion with a humorous reward or outcome.
Formatting:
Formatting:
Use print() statements effectively to create a readable and visually engaging output. Feel free to break the narrative into multiple parts for clarity.
Skeleton Code Showing What You Need To Do
Sample Output
Sample Output
Here is a sample dialog, just in case you need some ideas...
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