In Eats Shoots and Leaves what analogy does the author say that grammarians use for the relationship of punctuation to words?

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2026-04-09 02:20

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The author of "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" compares the relationship of punctuation to Words to a musical score and notes in music. Just as notes convey meaning and tone in music, punctuation plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and tone in written language.

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