The Art of Using Punctuation

Author: Lan Binhhan
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Punctuation marks are an integral part of language. They not only indicate pauses and the tone of sentences, specify the nature of words, but also meticulously reflect the hierarchical structure of language, making written language precise in meaning and easy to read and understand. At the same time, the proper use of punctuation marks can achieve various special expressive effects, such as highlighting the focus of meaning, adjusting the rhythm of language, and assisting in the expression of modality, making the language more vivid and dynamic. It can be said that punctuation marks, in addition to their function of accurately and clearly conveying meaning, also possess a rhetorical function of enhancing the expressive effect of language. To help readers better learn and use punctuation marks, this book is based on the "Rules of Punctuation Marks" published by the state in 1990, providing a detailed introduction to the usage of 16 types of punctuation marks and explaining another 10 common punctuation marks. This book strives to highlight the scientific and practical nature of knowledge while also making every effort to reflect the new characteristics of the content. Punctuation marks are an integral part of language. They not only indicate pauses and the tone of sentences, specify the nature of words, but also meticulously reflect the hierarchical structure of language, making written language precise in meaning and easy to read and understand. At the same time, the proper use of punctuation marks can achieve various special expressive effects, such as highlighting the focus of meaning, adjusting the rhythm of language, and assisting in the expression of modality, making the language more vivid and dynamic. It can be said that punctuation marks, in addition to their function of accurately and clearly conveying meaning, also possess a rhetorical function of enhancing the expressive effect of language. To help readers better learn and use punctuation marks, this book is based on the "Rules of Punctuation Marks" published by the state in 1990, providing a detailed introduction to the usage of 16 types of punctuation marks and explaining another 10 common punctuation marks. This book strives to highlight the scientific and practical nature of knowledge while also making every effort to reflect the new characteristics of the content.