Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A.

Amanda explained "that in painting, chiaroscuro is the dramatic use of light and dark to create strong contrasts."

B.

"What is chiaroscuro? asked Scarlet."

C.

"In art," said Carlos, "perspective is the illusion of depth on a flat surface."

D.

How is it possible "wondered Brigitte," to make paintings that look so realistic?

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Cora Lester

4 June, 23:27

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A.

Amanda explained "that in painting, chiaroscuro is the dramatic use of light and dark to create strong contrasts."

B.

"What is chiaroscuro? asked Scarlet."

C.

"In art," said Carlos, "perspective is the illusion of depth on a flat surface."

D.

How is it possible "wondered Brigitte," to make paintings that look so realistic?

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Answers (2)

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Kaeden · Answer 1

I think it would be either C or A, but I think C is more right than A

Evelin Farley · Answer 2

C. "In art," said Carlos, "perspective is the illusion of depth on a flat surface."

Quotation Marks are used either to mark the beginning and end of a title or quoted passage or to indicate that a word or phrase is being discussed rather than used whithin the sentence.