According to the MLA Handbook, the mechanics of prose refer to technical matters that writers must follow. These include:

ASpelling and punctuation

BSpelling, punctuation, capitalization and style of numbering

CSpelling, punctuation, capitalization and content

DSpelling, capitalization, style of numbering and linguistics

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