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Dashes!Writing Class
The Dash
•A dash is used to do two jobs:
•1. Signal an interruption
•2. Add in additional information (think appositives)
The Dash – Signaling an interruption
• This usually happens when someone is talking.
• When you write dialogue and your character gets cut off, you can add a dash inside quotation marks to signify that they have been interrupted.
• THERE IS NO PERIOD AFTER THE DASH.
• For example: “But I–” he began to wail.
• “Let me expl—” she started.
The Dash- Adding additional information
• This can be in the middle or at the end of the sentence.
• This is very similar to appositives. You can use either a set of commas or a set of dashes to include extra information.
• The extra information is not needed to make the sentence complete.
• For example:
• Lord of the Rings– my favorite movie– is amazing!
• I know who is at the door—Bob!
• Tomorrow—my birthday– will be a great day.
• Let’s make a promise—never lie to each other!