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Quotes have many uses, but emphasis is not one of them. Yes, but like so often with English grammar, there are exceptions. E.g., scare quotes. https://style.m
by WillPostForFood 5y ago
Quotes have many uses, but emphasis is not one of them.
Yes, but like so often with English grammar, there are exceptions. E.g., scare quotes.
https://style.mla.org/quotes-when-nothing-is-being-quoted/ https://style.mla.org/quotes-when-nothing-is-being-quoted/
- geocrasher 5y agoTrue, but since the author was not using them in that context, it's irrelevant in this case. :)
- sundvor 5y agoCompletely tangential, however I can't see (air) quotes anymore without think of this NZ Viva La Dirt League comedy skit. It's somewhat "mature" in content, however absolutely brilliantly funny. https://youtu.be/4DqoQq1zME8 https://youtu.be/4DqoQq1zME8