In-Class Notes: Technical Skills for Writing

How to Use Quotation Marks:

Do not use quotation marks for emphasis.

If you are putting dialogue into your story, are three ways you can put quotes in a sentence.
Examples:
1)  Shaya said, "Veronica, you look great in that dress!"
2) "Veronica, you look great in that dress!" Shaya said.
3) "Veronica," Shaya said, "You look great in that dress!"

When you are describing what someone said, you do not use quotes.  For example, no quotes should be used in this sentence describing the conversation.
Example:
Shaya said that Veronica looked great in that dress.