Usually, we will use dashes when we want to emphasize the information, but we might also use them if the parenthetical information is too long or abrupt to be set off with commas.
Example –
I think you would look fine wearing either the silk blouse -- the one with the blue pattern -- or the angora sweater. (abrupt interruption)
We can use a dash to conclude a list of elements, focusing them all toward one point.
Example –
Chocolate, cream, honey and peanut butter -- all go into this fabulously rich dessert.
Dashes also mark sharp turns in thought.
We pored over exotic, mouth-watering menus from Nemo Catering, Menu du Jour, Taste Temptations, and three other reputable caterers -- and rejected them all.
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