Quotations (")

Indicate a dialog / quote

Its primary purpose is to indicate a phrase or a sentence is a dialog or a quote. Here are some examples:

• "I like strawberry jam," said Merry.
• Jim said, "It's time to go home."

Indicate/emphasize title of an item (from a collection)

Another usage is to emphasize the title of an item from a collection of things. Here are some examples:

1. Story title from novel (collection of stories)
   • "Act I - The Beginning" from Return of the Warrior.
2. Poem title from article (collection of poems)
   • "My Moon Light Daisy", Lucy Footsteps.
3. Song title from album (collection of songs)
   • "Soar High" - The Rocker
4. Movie episode from TV Shows / Series
   • "Episode 2, Season 3 - That Moron" - Late Night with Jennifer Kins

Checklist for Grammar Review

1. Is the context a dialog? YES - Use quotations.
2. Is the context represents a title?
   1. Is it representing a collection?
      1. YES - use italic font instead
      2. NO - use quotation