After reading P-6 “other punctuation” I learned more efficient ways to get my point across. I learned to emphasize words or lists I can use a dash. I can use a dash in my writing while explaining how I used to get bad grades because I did not try hard and I was young. For example, I could say “I never got amazing grades in English–possibly because I was a young ten year old who did not want to try very hard” or something that is material not directly related. It was a review while learning to put brackets around words I insert into a quotation. I can use this tool while using quotations from Dweck in my writing. If a quotation is too long to quote the whole thing I can use ellipses to show there are more words in between what is being said. If this happens with a source in my writing I can use the three dots and still be able to get my point across without it being too long.
Hi, Kyra,
Yes, you have some options when choosing punctuation for emphasis. Be thoughtful about the dash, though, because it should be used sparingly. Otherwise, it’s similar to using boldface too frequently, which results in the reader ignoring it or getting distracted by it. Correct ellipses use is important, too, and you noted a good possible use in this project.