Dash

=DASH=

Definition
By definition, a dash is the mark or sign (—) used to note an abrupt break or pause in a sentence or hesitation in an utterance.

=Uses= A dash has no real use in accademic writing, such as an essay or a book report. Dashes are used in creative writing, such as a novel or autobiography, to show a sudden but temporary change in thought in the middle of a sentence. The following is an example of a dash useed in creative writing: "//So now you know how to//  — //Oh my gosh, a turtle!// — //cook a delicious turkey."//

Practical Uses
A dash is not a common grammatical mark, however it sometimes has its  — I wonder what's for dinner, I'm hungry  — uses in creative writing, especially for a comedic use. It is not a recommended punctuation mark in accademic papers. They are a generally unused and unneccessary in writing.