Quotation Marks

Definition

Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate direct speech or quotations within a text. They enclose words or phrases spoken by someone else or taken from another source.

Related terms

Single Quotation Marks (' '): Used primarily for quotations within quotations or to indicate special meanings.

Double Quotation Marks (" "): The most common type of quotation marks used for direct speech and regular quotations.

Italics: Another formatting option used to emphasize words, titles, or foreign phrases in writing. Italicized text doesn't require enclosing quotation marks.