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The Colon :  
this petite nip appeals to a list of connoisseurs  
CHEF'S NOTES: Don't be fooled! This dish looks alot like its cousin the semi-colon, but they're definitely NOT interchangeable.  
  
  • Introduces lists and quotations: 
The items in the costume rack are as follows: one black hat, a floral dress, gray canvass pants, a white blouse, and a red tie.  
The protesting students cried for justice: "We will no longer sit by while our scholastic opportunities are being eliminated one by one!"  

 

CHEF'S NOTES: An independent clause precedes the quote.    

  • For formal address: When addressing a formal letter, place a colon after the person being addressed: 
Dear Sir:
Dear Mr. Pinkerton:  
  
  • Title and Subtitle: A colon separates a book title from its subtitle 
View of Life: The Diary of a Strange Episode was highly praised in the recent book review.