It is a system of symbols that we use when writing to clarify meaning and indicate pauses or emphasis.

They are individual symbols used for this purpose, such as a full stop or period, comma, or question mark. It is the specific symbol used within it.

It is used after an abbreviation, numbers and letters in outlines, declarative sentence, an imperative sentence, or an indirect question

It is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or to show emphasis

It is used to end a question, or a statement intended as a question

It is used to separate three or more items in a series. It is also used after salutation in friendly letters, in addresses, in large numbers, in dates, and between a name and title, and appositives

It replaces a comma in introducing a quotation. It gives emphasis or directs attention to an explanation

It is used to connect related independent clauses, and is used together with conjunctive adverbs like moreover, nevertheless, however, otherwise, therefore, then, finally, likewise, consequently etc.

It is used in contractions and to show possession

It is used to form compound words

It is used to express ranges

It is used to indicate a pause or interrupted speech.

It is used to set off a direct quotation and is used around a word or phrase that we see as slang or jargon

It is used to enclose additional or supplemental information that clarifies or illustrates a point

This type of parenthesis is used for insertions that clarify by adding explanation

This type of parenthesis is used to show an aside thought

They are used to indicate that words were removed from a quote