Purposeful Punctuation

This chapter builds on one of the most important concepts we have learned this term—namely, that punctuation creates clarity and personality in written work. I had previously used punctuation only as it was necessary to write a proper sentence. Now, however, I also see it as a tool for better writing.

I had never thought of using punctuation to emphasize my ideas or portray them in a certain way. Since I am now confident about using various kinds of punctuation, I plan to experiment with them all: commas, colons, semicolons, and even “daring dashes.” I have a far greater understanding of punctuation than I did at the start of this term.