I prefer the italics for direct quotes of thought; although, generally, it seems more polished if the thought can be blended into the narrative. I prefer italics for inner thoughts, and I use double quotation marks for verbal conversation. In Fantasy/Science Fiction, Iâve used single quotation marks with italics for telepathic communication. If thereâs a better way of separating forms of communication, Iâm open to ideas. Iâve used italics to set off highly emotional internal dialogue. I reluctantly gave up that usage.
Thatâs the short answer; Iâll go into more detail in the paragraphs to follow. Competing Interests. The number and location of the 12 Federal Reserve District Banks was the subject of much debate, even before final passage of the Federal Reserve Act in 1913.
The Federal Reserve is the central banking system for the United States of America. Also known as the Fed, this system was created by Congress in 1913 under the Federal Reserve Act. Congress set out three key goals for the Federal Reserve: moderate interest rates, stable prices and maximum employment.