Comma, comma, comma, chameleon.
Such a subtle separator can disguise meaning.
“Let’s eat, everyone,” sounds rather inviting.
“Let’s eat everyone,” sounds cannibalistic.
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Comma, comma, comma, chameleon.
Such a subtle mark can affect the pace.
“The rabbit with broken legs limped home,” sounds quick.
“The rabbit, with broken legs, limped home,” sounds slow.
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Comma, comma, comma, chameleon.
Such a subtle mark can hold so much power.
“My mom said her husband is crazy,” means one thing.
“My mom, said her husband, is crazy,” means another.
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