After some more research, this is what I got.
# specify the location of the interpreter
#!/bin/bash
# declare variable name
name="John Doe"
# echo in plain(clear text) (with no quotes)
echo hello
# displays Semi-opaque (double quotes) Expands variables ($ stuff)
echo “Hello $name”
# display Opaque (single quotes) shows exactly what is in quotes
echo 'Hello $name'
Output:
hello
“Hello John Doe”
Hello $name