“If a period is a stop sign, then what kind of traffic flow is created by other marks? The comma is a speed bump; the semicolon is what a driver education teacher calls a “rolling stop”; the parenthetical expression is a detour; the colon is a flashing yellow light that announces something important up ahead; the dash is a tree branch in the road.”
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Roy Peter Clark
Roy Peter Clark is a renowned writer and editor. Born in 1948, he is known for his profound expertise in the fields of writing and editing. Clark has extensive experience in writing for news, magazines, and books, holding prominent positions in several well-known media organizations. more
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