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Can you add a comma at the end of a line to continue the quotation to the next line?

English Language & Usage Asked by Saba . P on April 25, 2021

He leaned down whispering,

"Will you stay?"

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It wouldn't be "correct" in formal English, but in fiction or poetry it would be fine, if it's reasonably consistent in with the style in the rest of the piece. Ie, it's a stylistic choice.

Answered by Hot Licks on April 25, 2021

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