When something is italicized, the words are written in italics – a type of font that looks like script.
The titles of larger written works are always italicized. Be sure to italicize the titles of books, plays, magazines, newspapers, movies, and television shows.
Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Grapes of Wrath, The Bible
Plays: Fences, Romeo and Juliet, A Raisin in the Sun
Magazines: Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Reader’s Digest
Newspapers: The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The Washington Post
Movies: The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Star Wars
Television shows: Happy Days, The West Wing, Family Ties
The titles of books, plays, magazines, newspapers, movies, and television shows are always italicized.
▶It’s your turn. Find the words in this sentence that must be italicized. My little brother likes to watch the movie Finding Nemo. I hope you italicized the movie title.