Indicates new topic, time, place; separates speech; gives dramatic effect
Adds additional information to a statement
Indicates omission of speech or writing. Could be used to omit unnecessary information or add dramatic effect
Indicates exact quote, or separates a word being discussed from the body of the text
Ends a complete sentence
(Informal) Separates statements and clauses, or indicates additional information
Provides additional details or introduces direct quote
Indicate direct speech
Used for emphasis or to record someone speaking loudly
Separates phrases, clauses, or lists of items. Also introduces direct speech
Used at the end of a question
Separates two, usually similar, clauses, or separates groups of words themselves separated by commas
Joins words or shows division of a word at the end of a line
Indicates possession or missed letters
