Hyphen And Dash Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dash?
A
A dash is a punctuation mark that SEPARATES extra information from the main part of the sentence.
2
Q
Name the 4 functions of a dash:
A
- Dramatic pause
- Abrupt change in thought
- Climax and Anti-Climax
- Separate two of the same words
3
Q
What is a hyphen?
A
A hyphen is a punctuation mark that joins words or joins syllables together.
4
Q
What are the 3 joining functions of a hyphen?
A
- May join words to make a compound noun.
- May join words to make a compound adjective.
- May join syllables together when a word cannot fit on one line.
5
Q
What is a compound noun?
A
A compound noun is a noun that consists of two words (or sometimes more).
6
Q
What is a compound adjective?
A
A compound adjective is a describing word that consists of two words.
