What is a speech marks?

"Speech marks" is another name for quotation marks, which are the punctuation marks used to enclose direct speech, quotations, and sometimes titles. They are also sometimes called inverted commas.

Here are some examples of how speech marks are used:

* Direct speech: "Hello," she said. "How are you?"

* Quotations: The famous line "To be or not to be" is from Hamlet.

* Titles: The book "Pride and Prejudice" is a classic.

There are two main types of speech marks:

* Double quotation marks: " "

* Single quotation marks: ' '

The type used depends on the style guide being followed. In American English, double quotation marks are typically used, while in British English, single quotation marks are more common.

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