Author Description
Those who pepper their prose heavily with commas, dashes, and exclamation points, as well as those who are stingy with them, will find guidance and gaiety in this punctuation mark Who's Who by that master of light verse, Richard Armour. From the "fat little period, round as a ball" to the asterisk and ellipsis, sixteen punctuation marks merrily perform their functions, aided by eye-catching designs.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the functional roles and proper usage of sixteen common punctuation marks through the lens of light verse and humor. Richard Armour, a noted writer of humorous poetry, applies his characteristic wit to the often dry subject of grammar. By personifying punctuation marks, he provides a mnemonic framework that helps readers understand the logical application of symbols ranging from the period to the ellipsis.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed explanations of sixteen distinct punctuation marks
- Humorous verse descriptions for each grammatical symbol
- Visual design elements that illustrate the function of each mark
- Practical guidance on common punctuation errors
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive academic guide to complex syntax or advanced linguistic theory
- It focuses primarily on standard English punctuation rather than historical evolution or stylistic variations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the accessibility of the prose, which makes technical grammatical concepts approachable for a general audience. Experts highlight this as a creative pedagogical tool that successfully balances instructional content with entertaining verse.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
1969-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070022739
ISBN-13:
9780070022737
Humor
Non-Fiction
Grammar
Language Arts
Education
Reference
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