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.
Federal Reserve. n. The US central bank, a system of 12 Federal Reserve banks, each serving member commercial banks in its own district. This system, supervised by the Federal Reserve Board, has broad regulatory powers over the money supply and the credit structure.. 1. (Banking & Finance) (in the US) a banking system consisting of twelve Federal Reserve Districts, each containing member banks regulated and served by a Federal Reserve Bank. It operates under the supervision of the Federal Reserve Board and performs functions similar to those of the Bank of England.