Punctuation And Mechanics: Reading And Language Arts Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every punctuation and mechanics term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Dash

A dash is a punctuation mark used to show a strong break in a sentence, to add extra information, or to create emphasis or drama in writing.

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