I just have one more doubts concerning the use of commas.
1)....... based on personal duty, hard work, respectability, and charity.
Do I need to set the comma before and?
2) The telescreen transmits and receives all the time. (Do I need to include "data"?)
3) Shall I write Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner between inverted commas or in italics?
1. Yes.
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2. The meaning is clearer if you include data, yes. It would be even clearer if you use "data and images".
3. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
Use quotation marks (inverted commas?) for titles of stories, articles, poems, songs ...
Use italics for titles of books, movies, newspapers, artwork ...
1) In the sentence "....... based on personal duty, hard work, respectability, and charity," a comma before "and" is not necessary. This is because the comma before the last item in a list, known as the Oxford comma, is optional. Some style guides require it, while others do not. It ultimately depends on the style guide or personal preference you are following. If you are unsure, it's best to consult the specific style guide you are using or consider consistency with your overall usage of commas.
2) The sentence "The telescreen transmits and receives all the time" is grammatically correct without including "data." However, whether or not "data" should be included depends on the specific context of the sentence. If you are referring to the telescreen transmitting and receiving data, then adding "data" would be appropriate. If the emphasis is on the telescreen's constant activity of transmitting and receiving in general, without specifying data, then leaving out "data" is acceptable.
3) When referring to a specific literary work like Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," it is typically recommended to use italics for the title. This is the general practice for longer literary works, such as novels, plays, and epic poems. Inverted commas (quotation marks) are usually reserved for shorter works like poems or short stories. However, it's worth noting that different style guides or publishers may have specific guidelines, so it's best to consult the appropriate style guide or follow the specific requirements of your project or publication if applicable.