Favorite Intentional Breaks from Grammar

topic posted Thu, April 28, 2005 - 8:19 PM by  §eth
Be it syntax or semantics, for literary effect, or simply to piss someone off, what do you choosedly abuse?

I am a fan of the occasional tautological statement for poetic flare. Although I admittedly lean away from it since my writing is no longer for an audience that requires x amount of words. Example: abundantly opulent.

Horrid overuse of the ellipsis... tehehe. Why not...?

And as exemplified in the opening statement: incorrect application of suffixes to create a more lyrical flow.
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§eth
California
  • Re: Favorite Intentional Breaks from Grammar

    Thu, April 28, 2005 - 8:24 PM
    Footnote: It is remarkable how many Ph.D college professors are duped with tautology. The ones I respect the most call me on it, then I grin and gladly acquiesce.

    Oh, and intentional fragments are fun. If cleverly poignant.

    I love you all already.

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