I don't mean this kind of dash " - "
I mean this kind of dash " -- "
2006-12-04 21:46:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
According to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, "[t]o indicate a dash in typing, use two hyphens (--), with no space before, between or after". You only do that in case you cannot do it otherwise.
In this message, for example, this is how I would use it:
You've asked a question about the correct use of dashes--typed as two hyphens with no space before, between or after--which are used in texts, journals, etc. to indicate a break in the flow of thought".
2006-12-04 22:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Nice 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Nice's answer. As a general rule of thumb regarding language arts, always refer to the MLA handbook.
2006-12-05 00:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally i don't think its actually a form of punctuation at all, so the answer would be never ;)
2006-12-04 21:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Angelic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess when one dash isn't enough? hmmm....
2006-12-04 21:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by dontblamemeivoted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋