Which type of punctuation signals the reader that the information is a direct quotation?
brackets
quotation marks
parentheses
ellipses

In order to allow the reader identify a direct quotation, you have to write the direct quote (authentic words) between double quotation marks. Besides, it is important to capitalize the first word in a quotation. Commans, periods and question or exclamation marks are also placed inside the quotation marks.

Example: "Stop!" he said. "Will you wait for me at the bus stop, please?" he added.

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