Okay, here's the scene in a nutshell.
Bob is continually asking Jane if she's okay, if she's hurt, etc.
Jane is becoming exasperated and says, "I fine. Will you knock it off, already."
The way I hear it in my head this is more of an order or command rather than a question. Do I need a question mark? In this case is it a statement or a rhetorical question?
I know I could simply take out the "will you" and just say "knock it off." But I feel the "will you" emphasizes her exasperation and sounds more real to life.
And, while I'm at it, do I need the comma before the "already."
Thanks!
Bob is continually asking Jane if she's okay, if she's hurt, etc.
Jane is becoming exasperated and says, "I fine. Will you knock it off, already."
The way I hear it in my head this is more of an order or command rather than a question. Do I need a question mark? In this case is it a statement or a rhetorical question?
I know I could simply take out the "will you" and just say "knock it off." But I feel the "will you" emphasizes her exasperation and sounds more real to life.
And, while I'm at it, do I need the comma before the "already."
Thanks!