February 21, 2011
A Plethora of P's / #9: "Punctuation"
Punctuation is a really good thing. Without the unsung little darlings of writing and grammar ~ those wonderful marks that emphasize, clarify and organize our words ~ thoughts would run on in an emotionless void, something like this:
Guess what Jimmy won an Olympic medal today were so excited we were all jumping up and down please have Aunt Jane call Jimmy he will like that today he is tired tomorrow will be better okay we hope youre well
Not to mention; using. them (incorrectly) leads? to not ~ ! making sense” :…
So, embrace those practical characters! Discover their charm. Use them with finesse and diligence. Because proper punctuation makes life a less chaotic, more positive, place.
Meg
February 21, 2011 at 1:32 pmAnd my all time favorite:
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_buffalo_Buffalo_buffalo_buffalo_buffalo_Buffalo_buffalo
Meg
February 21, 2011 at 1:28 pmOne of my favorites that I’ve used with my students:
Woman without her man is nothing.
Depending on how it is punctuated, the sentence will have nearly opposite meanings.
saxtonstudio
February 21, 2011 at 1:31 pmA perfect example!
Diane
February 21, 2011 at 8:57 amThe English teachers of the world thank you for this!
saxtonstudio
February 21, 2011 at 12:47 pmMy pleasure!