Question

What are quotation marks used to set off? Select all that apply.

the titles of songs, articles, and short stories
the titles of books
the names of chapters
direct quotations
the names of cities
the titles of paintings

Answer 1

Select:
- the titles of songs, articles, and short stories
- the names of chapters
- direct quotations

Explanation: Quotation marks are used for direct speech/quotations and for short works or parts of larger works (songs, articles, short stories, chapter titles). Longer works (books, paintings/artworks) are usually set in italics; city names are not enclosed in quotes.