Commas & Such

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I like commas; in fact, I think commas are the most useful linguistic tool available to writers; I mean, think about it, a comma shows that your ideas are related, they flow, they are interconnected and consistent; semi-colons are kind of like that too, they really break down your sentences; I mean, sometimes, its difficult for readers to see how your seemingly unrelated - and, in my case, usually, totally unrelated ideas - relate, well, that's what semi-colons are for; but, let's be real here, commas are friends, not food -that's from Finding Nemo - , which, by the way, was an excellent movie, though, I didn't appreciate their portrayal of whales, which are shaped like commas; you see, everything fits together into one big idea, like circle; that's why I like commas.

Just sayin'.

Comments

  1. KiraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Yay Finding Nemo references!

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  2. M.C.July 15, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Lol, it is a funny movie.

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  3. Maddison JaneJuly 17, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    I enjoy commas almost as much as I enjoy your new blog design. The lovely rose pink suits you. 10 points to Slytherin.

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  4. M.C.July 18, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you! I thought it reflected my cheerful disposition.And yes, I enjoy commas too.

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