Which punctuation mark should be used to offset speech tags in a quotation?
comma
dash
semicolon<<
period
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The answer is Dash
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The correct punctuation mark to offset speech tags in a quotation is a comma. This is known as a "comma tag" or a "comma afterthought." When you include a speech tag, which is a phrase that tells the reader who is speaking, such as "said," "asked," or "replied," it is typically separated from the quoted speech by a comma.
For example:
"I love ice cream," she said.
In this example, "she said" is the speech tag, and it is set off by a comma after the quoted speech.
It's important to note that there are some exceptions to this rule. If the speech tag interrupts the quoted speech, you can use dashes instead of commas. Additionally, if there is a complete sentence after the speech tag, you can use a period instead of a comma.
Here's an example that uses a dash for an interrupting speech tag:
"I can't believe," - he paused, considering his words - "that you did that."
And here's an example that uses a period for a complete sentence after the speech tag:
"I'll see you later," she said. "Have a great day!"