Explanation

A dash (—) is often used to indicate a break in thought or to set off a parenthetical remark.

It is commonly used to resume a scattered subject or to indicate a shift in thought.

Additional Information

A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quotation, or an explanation.

A semicolon (;) is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.

Inverted commas ("") are used to indicate direct speech or to set off a quotation.