Punctuating & Capitalizing Titles

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

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

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When do you use quotation marks for titles?

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Quotation marks are used for shorter works like poems, articles, and songs.

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How should the title of a play be written?

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The title of a play should be italicized or underlined, e.g., The Wizard of Oz.

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What is the correct capitalization for the title 'The Story of My Life'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The Story of My Life'.

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How should the title of a TV show be formatted?

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The title of a TV show should be italicized or underlined, e.g., SpongeBob Squarepants.

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What punctuation is used for the title of a poem?

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The title of a poem should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., "The Road Not Taken".

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

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Italicizing is used for longer works (books, movies), while quotation marks are for shorter works (poems, articles).

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

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The title of a book should be italicized or underlined, e.g., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

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How do you capitalize titles correctly?

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Capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated magazine title?

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An example is Time.