Do you underline a famous novel? If so, why?

It depends. In some styles of writing, like in traditional manuscript writing, underlining was a common way to indicate the title of a story. However, in modern digital writing and most printed materials today, italics are more commonly used for story titles instead of underlining. But if you are following a very specific or old - fashioned style guide, then you might still underline the name of a story.

No. When reading a famous novel for the first time, I prefer to just soak in the story without marking it up. I want to experience the flow of the narrative as the author intended, without being distracted by underlining.

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

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.

In most cases, no. Underlining novels is rare. It's more common to bookmark pages or jot down notes separately.

Yes, you can underline the title of a graphic novel. It's a common way to emphasize the title, especially in handwritten or typed works where underlining is used for titles in place of italics which might not be as easily reproduced in all situations.

No, you don't underline a novel in MLA. Instead, you italicize the title.

It depends. Usually, you don't underline graphic novel titles. Titles are more commonly italicized or put in quotation marks.

No, you don't underline novel titles in MLA. Titles of novels are typically italicized.