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When citing short stories, should we use italics or quotes in a book of short stories?

2024-11-23 21:39
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It depends on what you are referring to exactly. If you are talking about a single short story within the book, then quotes are used. For instance, 'The Lottery' from a collection of short stories. But when it comes to the book itself that contains all these short stories, we use italics like 'The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway'. This helps in making it clear whether we are referring to a particular story or the entire compilation.

In a book of short stories, the title of an individual short story is usually put in quotes. For example, if you are referring to a specific story within the collection. However, if you are referring to the entire book of short stories as a whole, the book title would typically be in italics. This is a common convention in writing and citation to distinguish between the parts and the whole.

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Should one use quotes or italics for short stories?

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2024-09-27 13:09

It depends. Usually, quotes are used for titles of short stories, but italics can also be used in some cases, depending on the style guide or the publisher's preferences.

Should short stories be in quotes or italics?

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2024-09-27 23:28

Generally, short stories are usually presented in italics. This is a common convention in the world of publishing. However, different style manuals might have specific rules that could suggest using quotes instead. So, it's best to refer to the particular style guide you're following.

Should short stories be presented in quotes or italics?

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2024-10-14 19:06

Well, it depends on the specific style guide or the requirements of the publication. But in general, italics are more often used for short stories. It helps to distinguish them from the main text and gives them a visual emphasis.

Should short stories be put in quotes or italics?

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2024-10-02 11:15

Typically, short stories get quotes. It's a widely accepted way to show that they are a distinct piece of writing. But it can vary depending on the style guide or the preferences of the publisher or editor.

Should short stories be in quotes or italics in MLA?

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2024-09-28 07:26

For MLA, short stories usually go in quotes. This is a standard convention to distinguish them from longer works. Italics are mainly used for longer works like books or entire collections.

Are there block quotes when citing short stories?

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2024-10-12 22:35

Yes, there can be block quotes when citing short stories, especially if you want to highlight a significant passage or extract.

Do you use quotes or italics for short stories?

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2024-10-14 17:12

Well, it varies. In many cases, quotes are used for direct dialogue within a short story. But italics can be used to emphasize certain words or phrases or for special text like foreign words or thoughts.

Do We Use Italics for Short Stories?

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2024-09-27 07:05

Yes, sometimes. Italics can be used in short stories to indicate thoughts, emphasis, or foreign words, but it depends on the style and context.

Are short stories presented in italics or quotes?

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2024-10-03 10:17

Short stories are usually presented in quotes.

Should a short story be presented in quotes or italics?

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2024-10-04 19:12

Typically, a short story title is presented in italics.

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