Where
Where does the Em Dash go?
I brought my favorite snack chocolate.
I brought my favorite snack—chocolate.
True or false?
An em dash can be used to introduce a list.
What is true
How can an em dash imply that someone has been cut off in a conversation.
What is by creating a sudden or abrupted stop.
Where does the em dash go?
My sister loves to play three instruments the piano, the guitar, and the violin.
My sister loves to play three instruments—the piano, the guitar, and the violin.
True or False?
An em dash is typically the same length as a hyphen.
What is false?
How would someone make the choice between using an em dash or a semi colon?
What is determining the amount they want to emphasize a certain idea or word.
Where does the em dash(es) go?
I was going to call you last night but then I realized you were busy and decided to wait until today.
I was going to call you last night—but then I realized you were busy—and decided to wait until today.
True or false?
An em dash can always replace a semi colon.
What is false?
How does the em dash effect the tone in this sentence?
I thought I was alone in the house, but then I felt a hand on my shoulder—
What is builds suspense.