Punctuations ( Effects and Functions )

Question 1

What are some effects of an ellipsis

Answer 1

1. To show that there’s more to come
2. Ommited Words
3. Pause for dramatic effect
4. Trailling of into silence

Question 2

What are some effects of a dash

Answer 2

1. They provide extra information
2. For emphasis
3. To show a break in thought

Question 3

What are some effects of a comma

Answer 3

1. Seperates clauses
2. Creates a pause allowing readers to think
3. Seperates words in a list

Question 4

What are some functions of a colon

Answer 4

1. Introduces a list
2. Seperate two main clauses which are similar
3. Introduce a long quotation
4. Introduce a clause that explains a previous statement

Question 5

What are some functions of a semi colon

Answer 5

1. To create a strong pause between two main clauses
2. Connecting Independent Clauses

Question 6

What are effects of an exclamation mark?

Answer 6

1. Conveys excitement
2. A sense of urgency
3. Suprise