Using dashes, colons, and commas for effect in descriptive writing
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I can use punctuation accurately and explain its effect.
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A dash can be used to indicate a pause, added emphasis, an interruption, or an abrupt change of thought.
Dashes can be used to replace brackets or colons.
Commas are used to separate words, clauses or ideas within a sentence.
Colons can be used to connect main clauses, add emphasis to a word or phrase, or introduce an explanation.
Colons can also be used to introduce lists.
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