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How to pronounce “semi-quote”
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Pronunciation guide for semi-quote
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- Practice the English pronunciation of semi-quote with real speech in context.
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- Definition summary
- A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
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A Deep Dive Into “semi-quote”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
- A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
- A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.
- [Verb]
- To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.
- (informal) To modify a quote, adapting it to different circumstances but preserving the intent.
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