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Colon

usgb/ˈkəʊlən/Volume
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List Introduction

A colon introduces items in a series or list after a complete sentence.

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You will need: a notebook, a pen, and your laptop.
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Clarification

Use a colon to explain or clarify the preceding statement.

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I have one philosophy in life: live and let live.
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Speech Attribution

In script writing, a colon separates a character's name from their dialogue.

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JANE: I can't believe we're finally here!
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