Language Conventions and Style · Vocabulary & Language

The Impact of Punctuation on Meaning

Using advanced punctuation such as semicolons, colons, and dashes to clarify relationships between ideas.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a semicolon function differently than a period when connecting two related thoughts?
  2. 2In what ways can a colon be used to build anticipation for the information that follows it?
  3. 3How does the use of parentheses or brackets change the tone of an author's aside to the reader?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Language Conventions and Style
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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