Hyphen and Dash Functions - English Language - General Information

Function of a hyphen

Used to join two words to make a new word called a compound adjective.

Function of a pause

Used for a pause to add a comment from the rest of the sentence.

Function of an afterthought

The dash is used to add an afterthought at the end of a sentence.

Function of additional information

The dash is used to provide additional information in the middle of a sentence (double dash)

Function of a dramatic pause.

Creates a climatic or anti-climatic effect.

Function of an interruption

Shows an interruption in a sentence.