Definition: A punctuation mark that is longer than a hyphen and is used to create a strong break in a sentence, often to set off a thought or explanation.

Example: She was going to the party — if she could find her dress — but she wasn't sure.

Definition: A punctuation mark that is longer than a hyphen and is used to connect numbers or words, often indicating a range or a relationship between them.

Example: The years 1880–1945 represent a significant period in history.

Definition: The use of the same word or phrase at the end of different sentences or phrases to create emphasis or a poetic effect.

Example: In his famous speech, Lincoln used epistrophe when he repeated the phrase 'of the people, by the people, for the people.'

Definition: A sudden and strong expression of emotion or feeling, often marked by a loud voice or special punctuation.

Example: She let out an exclamation of surprise when she saw the gift.

Definition: In a way that follows established rules or customs, often in a serious or official manner.

Example: The event was conducted formally, with all guests dressed in their best attire.

Definition: A pair of punctuation marks used in some languages to indicate the beginning and end of a quotation, resembling angled double quotes.

Example: In French, you should use guillemets to enclose direct speech or quotations.

Definition: A way of expressing an idea using two words joined by a conjunction to create a single meaning, instead of using an adjective and a noun together.

Example: The phrase 'sound and fury' is an example of hendiadys, where two words are used to convey a single idea.

Definition: A type of expression where a word that describes one thing is used to modify another, often creating a surprising or poetic effect.

Example: In the phrase 'the angry sky', the sky is described as angry, which is an example of hypallage.

Definition: A punctuation mark used to connect parts of a compound word or to separate syllables, especially at the end of a line.

Example: You should use a hyphen in the word 'mother-in-law'.

Definition: To join two words or parts of a word with a short line (the hyphen) to create a compound word or to separate syllables.

Example: You should hyphenate the words 'mother-in-law' when writing them together.

Definition: Not having a hyphen, which is a punctuation mark used to connect words or parts of words.

Example: The word 'motherinlaw' is hyphenless, meaning it does not contain a hyphen.