Inverted commas are used to show direct speech. They are also known as speech marks. They are placed before and after the exact words a character says. “Shall we go to Grandpa’s house?” asked Sally.

Ariel is Prospero’s servant - he helps him carry out tasks on the island, although Prospero promises to one day set him free. Ariel stops a plot to kill Prospero and is finally set free at the end of ...