Guide to MLA Punctuation and Documentation

Put commas on either side of an interrupting “he said/she said.” “Today,” he said, “I’m tired.” For two sentences, just use one comma. “Hello,” he said. “Today I’m tired.” Put the comma, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotes. “Hello,” he said. He said, “Hello!” Put colons and semicolons outside ... ................
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