A Comma [, ] denotes the slightest degree of separation between the
elements of a sentence.
A Semicolon [; ] denotes a degree of separation somewhat greater than that
indicated by a comma.
A Colon [:] marks a still greater degree of separation than a semicolon.
A Period [.] usually indicates the close of a sentence.
The Interrogation Point [?] is used at the end of a question.
The Exclamation Point [!] denotes astonishment or other emotion.
A Hyphen [ - ] is used to join words or syllables.
A Dash [-] marks a sudden break or stop in a sentence.
A Parenthesis [( )] includes words which might be left out without
injuring the sense.
Brackets [ ] inclose words, etc., intended to explain or rectify what
precedes or follows.
An Apostrophe ['] indicates the omission of one or more letters; or
denotes the possessive case.
Quotation Marks [" "] show that the passage included, is taken from some
other author.
OF CAPITAL LETTERS.
A Capital should begin: (1) the first word of every sentence, and of every
line of poetry; (2) proper names of persons, places, months, and days; (3)
all appellations of the Deity; (4) titles of honor; (5) names of things
personified; (6) names denoting the race or nation of individuals; (7)
adjectives derived from proper names; (8) the first word of a direct
quotation or speech; (9) the principal words in the titles of books; (10)
words denoting important events, the chief subject of a composition, etc.
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