The symbol that requests a response

"He is as cool as a cucumber"

The wind whispered softly.

This symbol precedes the list of items in this statement.
Please do not forget to buy: eggs, milk, bread, chips, and

The symbol at the end of a statement

This type of figurative language is used to soften the blow. "I've got to let you go"

"I'm surprised his nose didn't grow like Pinocchio's"

He said, "Please take a seat"
The symbols used to indicate the exact words

This symbols is most often used to separate a list of items

She is pretty ugly.

Life is like a box of chocolates

The symbol used to express a sudden cry or remark, especially expressing surprise, anger, or pain.

I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!

Batman and Robin use these a lot!

This symbols indicates a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.

Frogs frequently frolic in fresh water.

"The duck said to the bartender, put it on my bill"