Do you underline novels?

No, you don't underline novels in MLA format. Instead, you use italics for titles of books.

In general, you don't underline a novel. It's not a common practice.

Typically, yes, names of novels are underlined. There aren't many exceptions. Sometimes in very informal writing like a quick note to a friend about a novel, you might not strictly follow the underlining or italicizing rule. But in formal writing, be it in an academic paper, a book review, or a literary analysis, the title of the novel should be distinguished, either by underlining or italicizing. It's a standard convention in the world of writing about literature.

Well, in most cases, no. But some students or researchers might underline in novels when they're studying or analyzing the text for a project or assignment.

Yes, I often underline short stories. Underlining helps me to mark important passages, interesting dialogues or beautiful descriptions. It makes it easier for me to review and remember the key points later.

It depends. In general, novel titles are italicized rather than underlined when written. But in some handwritten or specific formatting cases, underlining might be used.

Typically, it's more common to use italics for novel titles. However, in handwritten work or when specific formatting guidelines require it, underlining can be used.

It depends. In most cases, fiction titles are not underlined. Titles of books, stories, and other fictional works are typically italicized or put in quotation marks.

I usually underline important passages in novels. Underlining helps me quickly find key ideas, character descriptions, or interesting plot points when I revisit the book. It's a simple and direct way to mark what I think is significant during my reading.

It depends on the style guide you are following. In some older or more traditional styles, underlining the title of a short story was a common practice. But these days, with the prevalence of digital media and word processing software, italicizing is often preferred. So, it may not be necessary to underline it in most contemporary writing.