How can I distinguish in writing the title of a collection of a poem and a single poem?
Example: William Wordsworth Lyrical Ballads (italics + underlined??)
Preface to Lyrical Ballads
Daffodils
Solitary Reaper
2) How can you point out that the students read the abridged edition of Conrad's Heart of Darkness?
Analysis and comment of the abridged edition of ....?
Thank you
1. Individual poems' titles need to be in quotation marks. A collection of poems published as a book -- the title needs to be either italicized or underlined.
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(Even though this webpage is entitled Essay or Article in a Collection..., it applies to individual poems, as well as individual essays or articles.)
2. Correct.
To distinguish between the title of a collection of poems and a single poem in writing, you can follow these guidelines:
1) Title of a Collection of Poems:
- Italicize the title of the collection.
- Put the title of the collection in quotes if it is within a larger work.
Example: "Lyrical Ballads" by William Wordsworth
2) Title of a Single Poem:
- Enclose the title of the poem in quotation marks.
- Italicize the title of the poem if it appears within a larger work.
Example: "Daffodils" or "Solitary Reaper" by William Wordsworth
Regarding your second question, to indicate that the students read the abridged edition of Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," you can mention it in the analysis or comment section. Here's an example:
"Analysis and Comment of the Abridged Edition of 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad"
By specifying "abridged edition" in the title or mentioning it in the analysis or comment section, you make it clear that the students read the condensed version of the book.
To properly distinguish the title of a collection of poems from a single poem in writing, you can use specific formatting and punctuation conventions. Here's how you can do it:
1) For the collection of poems:
If you are referring to the title of a collection of poems, such as William Wordsworth's "Lyrical Ballads," you can use italics or underlining to indicate that it is a title. Alternatively, you can enclose the title in quotation marks. Here are a few options:
- Italics: William Wordsworth's *Lyrical Ballads*
- Underlining: William Wordsworth's _Lyrical Ballads_
- Quotation marks: William Wordsworth's "Lyrical Ballads"
Choose one of these formatting options and be consistent throughout your writing.
2) For a single poem within a collection:
To distinguish a single poem within a collection, you can use quotation marks. Here's an example using the poems you mentioned:
- Preface to *Lyrical Ballads*
- "Daffodils"
- "Solitary Reaper"
Again, consistency is crucial, so make sure to use the same formatting style (quotes, italics, or underlining) for all poem titles within your writing.
Regarding your second question about pointing out that students read the abridged edition of Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," you can do so by mentioning it explicitly in your writing. Here's an example:
- Students analyzed and commented on the abridged edition of Conrad's *Heart of Darkness*.
By stating that the students read the abridged edition, you make it clear that they were not working with the original, unabridged version of the text.