In Brazil, angular quotationmarks are rare, and curved quotationmarks (“quote” and ‘quote’) are almost always used. An example of this can be seen in the difference between a Portuguese keyboard (which has a key for « and ») and a Brazilian keyboard.
Refresh your knowledge of quotationmark rules with the examples in this guide. Find out how to properly punctuate quotations with commas, periods, and more.
The chief use of quotationmarks is quite easy to understand: a pair of quotationmarks encloses a direct quotation — that is, a repetition of someone's exact words.
Double quotation marks are used for direct quotations and titles of compositions such as books, plays, movies, songs, lectures and TV shows. They also can be used to indicate irony and introduce an unfamiliar term or nickname.
A quotation is a phrase taken directly from a text or speech. In literature essays, the points you make about a text should be supported by short quotations from the text
In American style, double quotationmarks (" ") are typically used for direct speech and titles, while single ones (' ') are for quotes within quotes. Commas and periods are placed inside the...
A quotation is a phrase taken directly from a text or speech. In literature essays, the points you make about a text should be supported by short quotations from the text