Title UnderliningWhen to effectively use italics, underlines, or

quotes.

Why do we use italics, underlines, and quotesWe use italics, underlines, and quotes to differentiate words within our writing.

When referring to the titles of works, using these labels allows for the work to stand by itself.

Rules for Using Italics or UnderliningItalics and Underlining may be used

interchangablyUse Italics or Underlining when referring to

longer works such as:MoviesBooksPlaysJournals/NewspapersTelevision ProgramsLonger Poems

ExamplesThe New York TimesNOTE: the word “the” is not included in

italicsLong Day’s Journey into NightThe SimpsonsLeaves of GrassUncle Tom’s Cabin

Rules for using QuotesUse quotes when referring to shorter works

such as:PoemsShort storiesEpisodes of television shows

Examples“Fire and Ice”“Nothing Gold can Stay”“The Monkey’s Paw”“The Lottery”“Bart the Genius”

Let’s PracticeThe Grapes of WrathChicago TribuneOf Mice and MenThe RavenThe Fall of the House of Usher