Question

When incorporating direct quotations into writing, what is the function of the colon? Explain the guidelines for using the colon for a long quotation.

Answer 1

A colon introduces information. For example: a colon was used here in order to introduce an example which would help to explain and describe what I mean when I say "for example, " which of course follows the initial information that a "A colon introduces information." I hope this helps

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