Quotations and Underlining

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What is the correct way to underline the title of a ship?

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The title of a ship should be underlined, e.g., Mayflower.

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How should the title of a poem be formatted?

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The title of a poem should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., "Love Song for a Jellyfish".

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What is the correct way to format the title of a book?

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The title of a book should be underlined, e.g., The Sword and the Stone.

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How should the title of an essay be formatted?

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The title of an essay should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., "Mamma Sewing".

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What is the correct way to format the title of a film?

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The title of a film should be underlined, e.g., The Longest Journey.

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What is the difference between underlining and using quotation marks for titles?

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Underlining is used for larger works (books, films), while quotation marks are used for shorter works (poems, essays).

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When should you use italics instead of underlining?

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Italics can be used instead of underlining for titles in typed documents.

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What is the general rule for formatting titles in academic writing?

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Titles of larger works are underlined or italicized, while titles of shorter works are in quotation marks.

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How do you format the title of a short story?

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The title of a short story should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., "The Lottery".

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What is the correct way to format the title of a magazine?

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The title of a magazine should be italicized, e.g., *National Geographic*.