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Which punctuation marks were found in the Mesha Stele from the 9th century BC?
Which punctuation marks were found in the Mesha Stele from the 9th century BC?
- Exclamation points and question marks
- Points between words and horizontal strokes between sections (correct)
- Quotation marks and parentheses
- Commas and periods
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of alphabet-based writing in its early stages?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of alphabet-based writing in its early stages?
- No punctuation marks (correct)
- No capitalization
- No vowels
- No spaces between words
When did the ends of sentences begin to be marked to help actors know when to make a pause during performances?
When did the ends of sentences begin to be marked to help actors know when to make a pause during performances?
- With the Greek playwrights (correct)
- During the Renaissance period
- During the Mesopotamian era
- In ancient Egypt
What is the purpose of punctuation marks?
What is the purpose of punctuation marks?
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What did the punctuation marks used in the 19th century reflect?
What did the punctuation marks used in the 19th century reflect?
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Study Notes
Early Writing Systems
- Punctuation marks found in the Mesha Stele from the 9th century BC.
Characteristics of Alphabet-Based Writing
- Early stages of alphabet-based writing lacked a characteristic, which is not specified.
Development of Punctuation
- Ends of sentences began to be marked to help actors know when to make a pause during performances, but the exact time period is not specified.
Purpose of Punctuation
- Punctuation marks serve a purpose, which is to help with the clarity and flow of text.
19th Century Punctuation
- Punctuation marks used in the 19th century reflected the trends and styles of that time.
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