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The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 15: Common Confusions Video Summary “As you become more aware of punctuation, you may notice discrepancies in uses by writers and publishers. I would like to point out some of these discrepancies to you; however, I am not saying these discrepancies are right or wrong. Remember the purpose of[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 14: BONUS LESSONInterrobang Video Summary “I couldn’t think of a better place than Elk Falls to talk about the interrobang. The dictionary defines the interrobang as a punctuation mark that is a combination of the question mark and the exclamation mark, indicating a mixture of query and interjection. It[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 13: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Slash Video Summary “A slash is a diagonal line used in website addresses, between options or choices, to separate lines of poetry that are run together in the text, and to take the place of the word ‘per.’ Think of the double arrow traffic sign.[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 12: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Brackets Video Summary “Brackets are used in pairs to enclose added bits of information—facts, figures, and corrections—that are meant to be set apart. Think of highway number signs that are placed at intervals along a highway. These signs are like bits of information to clarify[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 11: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Parentheses Video Summary “Parentheses are used within a sentence to enclose an independent idea which is somehow connected with the context of the rest of the sentence. It is like enclosing an afterthought. Think of a winding road sign. This sign tells you that you[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 10: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Dash Video Summary “A dash is like a detour sign. A detour sign changes direction and takes you off the main road. The dash is used within a sentence to show a sudden break or shift in thought. We use the dash when either the[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 9: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Hyphen Video Summary “The hyphen is used within a sentence to show a separation between parts of a word. The hyphen is like a railway crossing sign. Just as a railway crossing sign tells us that a junction is ahead, so a hyphen tells us[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 8: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Semicolon Video Summary “The semicolon shows a longer pause than a comma, but not as long as a period. Think of the yield sign when you use a semicolon. The yield sign tells you to pause or come to a rolling stop if necessary.” Marie[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 7: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Colon Video Summary “The colon is used mainly to introduce lists, explanatory series, and long quotations. Think of highway informational signs that indicate or list what is ahead, usually at the next exit.” As Marie makes her way amongst the ferns and undergrowth covering the[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 6: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Apostrophe Video Summary “The apostrophe is part of a word and shows possession, omission, or plurals of letters and numbers. Just remember that an apostrophe always indicates something is left out—either letters or whole words. Think of the traffic sign that indicates a narrow structure[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 5: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Quotation Marks Video Summary “Quotation marks enclose words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and paragraphs. Think of highway distance signs when you think of quotation marks. Whenever I see these signs I imagine someone at the side of the road shouting distances to me.” While returning two[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 4: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Exclamation Mark Video Summary “An exclamation mark is used within a sentence after interjections or exclamatory words. It’s like a traffic control person sign and warning lights. Our first reaction is usually, ‘Oh! Oh! What’s ahead?’ We feel a strong emotion.” While taking the audience[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 3: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Comma Video Summary “The comma is used within a sentence. It shows a brief pause. The comma is like the slow traffic sign—or blinking yellow traffic light—that tells you to go at a slower speed.” As Marie takes the viewers on a walk around the[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 2: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Period Video Summary “The period is used within a sentence to show abbreviations, initials, decimals, and omissions. It’s like a traffic sign that reads ‘road narrows ahead,’ indicating part of the road ahead will be left out.” Utilizing the Torii Gate (a gift from Campbell[…]

The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 1: Punctuation at the End of a Sentence:Period, Question Mark, Exclamation Mark Video Summary “Periods, question marks, and exclamation marks used at the end of a sentence tell the reader to come to a full stop, just as a stop sign tells a driver to come to a full[…]