I've often scoffed at the crazy things that have their own dedicated day in America. Today is different. It's National Punctuation Day.
My affinity for punctuation is hardly a secret. Here's why I think you should love it too.
When used properly, every comma, period and semicolon has a purpose. Each one helps us communicate ideas to someone else by clearing a pathway through the jungle of thought. Punctuation marks are the grease that keeps words flowing smoothly. They're the bouncers who let you into the hip club of someone else's ideas. Without them, we'd still be standing on the sidewalk wondering what we were missing.
I've often thought the inverted question marks and exclamation points used in printed spanish text were useful for letting you know what the upcoming sentence was going to be, allowing you to prepare yourself, voice-wise.
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