Do short stories have quotation marks?

It can vary. In some cases, short stories might need quotation marks if they are being referred to specifically within a larger text. But in other instances, it might not be necessary. It really depends on the conventions of the publication or the specific requirements of the writing task.

It depends. If it's a direct quote from a character or something being said verbatim, then quotation marks are used. But for thoughts or internal monologues, they might not always be necessary.

We put quotation marks in short stories for a couple of reasons. First, it distinguishes dialogue from the rest of the narrative. Also, it indicates when a character is thinking something specific in their mind.

Yes, you usually do. Quotation marks help to clearly indicate that it's a specific short story being referred to.

Quotation marks around short stories are often used to indicate the title of the story. Just like we use quotation marks for the titles of poems or articles. It helps to set the story apart and show that it is a distinct work within a larger body of text.

In general, it's a common practice to have the titles of short stories within quotation marks. This helps to clearly identify and set them apart. However, there might be some specific styles or guidelines in certain contexts where this rule could vary slightly.

Yes, typically short stories are put in quotation marks.

Yes, you typically do. Quotation marks help to clearly indicate when characters are speaking or when specific text is being directly presented as part of the story.

Not always. It depends on the context and the style guide you're following.

Often, it's common practice to put short story titles in quotation marks. It helps to clearly distinguish the title from the rest of the text and indicates its special status as a title.