Punctuation used to indicate a pause?

There are a few punctuation marks that can indicate a pause, each with a slightly different meaning:

* Comma (,): Indicates a brief pause, often used to separate items in a list, clauses in a sentence, or to introduce a phrase or clause.

* Semicolon (;): Indicates a slightly longer pause than a comma, often used to separate closely related independent clauses.

* Colon (:): Indicates a longer pause than a semicolon, often used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

* Dash (-): Can indicate a sudden change in thought or a pause for emphasis.

The type of pause needed depends on the context of the sentence.