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The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.

The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.

Update: 2024-06-181
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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more.

The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at DragonflyEditorial.com.

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The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.

The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing.

Mignon Fogarty, Samantha Enslen