grammar

Connecting the Dots

Some linguistics scholars theorize that those born before the advent of texting utilize ellipsis as a space-saving method for informality or shifting sentiment.

by Madeline Cash

https://granta.com/connecting-the-dots/

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RE: https://mas.to/@markarayner/115650263954336262

I honestly hate colon and semi-colon and I don't care who knows it.
If I wanted something for containing poop I'd use the colon in my stomach... 😜😂

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What’s the Difference Between Straight and Curly Quotation Marks?

Over the years, one became "smart" and the other one "dumb".

https://wordsmarts.com/straight-curly-quotation-marks/

Books about typography at PG

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=typography&submit_search=Search

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