Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses
- Use a hyphen or hyphens in certain compound words (including numbers) or to divide a word between syllables at the end of a line.
Example:
- Her real-life columns are based on stories of thirty-eight wild horses.
- Use a dash to set off expressive or clarifying information.
Example:
- We set off on the trail—the most scenic trail, by all accounts.