Asked by Anonymous

Which rules are correct for punctuating poems? Select all that apply.

A. Use hyphens in compound words or between double adjectives that modify a noun.


B. Use dashes in compound words or between double adjectives that modify a noun.


C. Use commas to separate units of meaning.


D. Use capitalization to separate items in a series.


E. Use quotation marks at the beginning of each line.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Where are your answers? We'll be glad to check them.

Answered by Anonymous
I know that E. is correct and think that A. is too.
Answered by Reed
No, neither is correct.
Answered by Anonymous
Okay, thanks for letting me know!
Answered by Anonymous
I think B and D are correct, if one isn't correct then I'll do the other questions and come back to this one last.
Answered by Writeacher
Please read up on the differences between hyphens and dashes, as well as their uses:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index2.htm

Then rethink your answers.
Answered by Reed
I'm unaware that any of these choices constitute "rules" for writing poetry. Many poets throw out all the rules. Others follow traditional grammar rules. Others vary in between.

https://www.writingforward.com/poetry-writing/breaking-grammar-rules-in-poetry-writing
Answered by Writeacher
I agree with Reed. Have you found any of E E Cummings' or Emily Dickenson's work yet?
Answered by ye-yee
I think the answers are C and A
Answered by Sora.T
I think so to.
Answered by Anonymous
IT'S A AND C PEOPLE PLEASE!!!
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