Punctuation Flashcards
What are the functions of hyphen?
Separates vowel and syllables
Compound adjective
Compound noun
What are the functions of the colon?
Introduces lists
Direct speech
Exolanation
What are the functions of the semi colon
Listing
Separates two different ideas
Links ideas
What are the functions of a single inverted comma?
Slang Foreign language Technical name SQA Quoting Irony
What are the functions of a double inverted comma?
Directed speech
What are the functions of a single dash?
Causes a dramatic pause that introduces: Explanation Twist Humorous statement Examples
What are the functions of a double comma and brackets?
Extra information Descriptive detail Personal comment Humorous side An example
What are the functions of a ellipsis?
Thought imcomplete
Change mood or atmosphere
For omission
What are the functions of an apostrophe?
Contraction and possession
What are the functions of a comma?
Listing
Short phrase
What are the functions of a square bracket?
Words encloses
Not written by the author
What is a simple sentence?
It carries one main clause.
What is a compound sentence?
It carries indeed 2 clauses using fanboys.
What is a complex sentence?
It has 3 main clauses.
What is a loose sentence?
Where the clause may begin
What is a periodic sentence?
When the clause is at the end.
What is a inset?
A panel inside a larger panel
What is a splasa?
A large panel
What is a cutter?
What separates the panels?
What is a bleed?
Words or images spill out of panel?
What is a speega line?
Line from person to words
What is a caption?
Words at the bottom or top
What is a line burst baloon?
Words coming off of a line for broadcasting or radio or tv
What is a broken line baloon?
Balloon made of lines
