Answer: If it is internal dialogue (your thoughts) yes.
Explanation:
You can, in general. Each instructor may rely on her own preference, but there is no standing rule against using italics, and I think it helps the reader separate or differentiate between past and present. For external dialogue use quotation marks, for internal, use italics.
Answer:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been on the federal bench for twenty-five years. In 1993, she became the second woman ever to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Throughout that time she has continued to be a leading voice for gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties.
Explanation:
This is a tough one.
The medium is clearly an illustration. The form seems to be either charcoal or pencil.
