What are Scare Quotes in English Punctuation? (Sneer/Air Quotes)
Автор: Sparkle English
Загружено: 2024-01-25
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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, but what are scare quotes and what purpose do they serve? Scare quotes, also known as sneer quotes are the written form of air quotes. We use them to express irony, skepticism, or disagreement. They are used in informal writing, texts, emails, and even in novels and journalism.
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In this lesson, we will compare regular quotation marks to scare quotes and discuss when and when not to use them. There will be a short quiz to test your understanding at the end. If you want to learn more about punctuation, watch my full playlist below.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Quotation Marks
01:02 - What are scare/sneer quotes?
02:51 - Regular VS Scare Quotes
05:20 - Common Uses
06:45 - Impact of Misuse
07:43 - Quiz
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