Punctuating & Capitalizing Titles

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What is the correct way to punctuate the title of a movie?

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The title of a movie should be italicized or underlined, e.g., *Frozen*.

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When should you use quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used for titles of short works like poems, articles, and songs.

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What is the difference between underlining and italicizing in writing?

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Underlining is often used in handwriting, while italicizing is used in typed text.

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Which titles should be italicized or underlined?

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Titles of books, movies, and magazines should be italicized or underlined.

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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, e.g., *Harry Potter*.

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How do you punctuate the title of a poem?

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

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What punctuation is used for the title of a song?

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The title of a song should be placed in quotation marks, e.g., "Let It Be".

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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 writing, how do you indicate a title of a chapter?

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The title of a chapter should be in quotation marks, e.g., "Chapter 1: The Beginning".

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of the title, as well as all major words.