Declinist Example: Lynne Truss Flashcards

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How does Lynne Truss have a Declinist view on punctuation?

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She dislikes the way it is used in the present day

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What is a form of punctuation used in the present day possibly more expressive than older punctuation?

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Emojis

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Where is grammar supposedly poor in terms of A Levels that Truss agrees with?

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A Level English Language Exams

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What did Truss wonder about the last few punctuation sticklers?

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That they would come together to preserve their knowledge

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