Introduction A well-known rhetoric tool is an anaphora which is the strategic repetition of word sequence that drives emphasis. In particular, reflexive pronouns such as “itself” and “themselves” are probably some of the most commonly used anaphoric words in everyday English. “Per se” is an anaphorical Latin phrase that roughly means “by itself” which is …
Comma
Although descriptivists sometimes clash with prescriptivists in terms of punctuation guidelines, punctuation marks generally have a single purpose. Non-lexical symbols, such as commas, generally function as linguistic devices that facilitate the disambiguation of meaning in the written language. Linguistic disambiguation is vital in increasing communication efficiency, thereby amplifying the significance of comma-related guidelines in texts. …
Since language breathes arbitrariness and novelty, written linguistic devices can sometimes get shady. While words can be polysemic, the symbols that dictate how they should be read may further exacerbate writing issues. Even though punctuation marks occasionally seem intimidating, they do serve some beneficial purposes too. They guide readers not to get derailed from the …
A well-known fact is that language is arbitrary, and there lie the conflicting purposes of information expression. Information can either be affirmative or negative in sense, thereby necessitating words that could express idea affirmation or negation. Similarly, the salience of punctuation marks in the meticulous disambiguation of meaning in written language is indisputable. To proactively …
Comma placement rules are nonetheless precarious in many cases, particularly in writing people’s names. We may tend to consult Mr. Google before deciding whether or not to separate entities with commas. Being in the digital age has also made us quite dependent on direct messaging tools, which, in turn, exacerbated our complacency on punctuation rules. …
Efficacious communication is tantamount to the meticulous analysis of the subtlest linguistic nuances. These nuances may be found in word meaning, pronunciation, sentence structure, and as well as in non-lexical symbols. Punctuation marks, such as commas, are non-lexical signs whose principal role is to facilitate reading, either silently or vocally. Symbols of punctuation serve as …
Previous studies have found that the negation of ideas is a more complex process than affirmation. With that being said, it may lead to false retention of information in worst-case scenarios. When information is falsely associated with, counter-productive effects may occur, especially in more serious cases such as legally-related ones. In the crowded community of …
How often do you have to bear with punctuation marks? They get pretty annoying sometimes, don’t they? Cheer up. Don’t let these sneaky little symbols bite your head off. This post will help you make sense of the comma after the word first and its other closely-related phrases. Do we need a comma …
Commas are small punctuation marks in the English language that are used in more ways than any other punctuation mark. The use of commas can be daunting since their use is so varied and wide. It seems hard to know when they should or should not be used. That is where this guide can help. …