It is important for quoting and spacing that the ${array[@]}format (rather than ${array[*]}) is used, and also that double quotes are put around the whole construct.
items=(pen "permanent marker" pencil "temporary marker")
for item in ${items[@]}
do
echo "Item is : $item"
done
Item is : penItem is : permanentItem is : markerItem is : pencilItem is : temporaryItem is : marker
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