Using colons, dashes, and semicolons effectively in opinion writing
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I can use colons, semicolon and dashes to elevate my opinion writing.
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In a sentence with a colon, one side of the colon makes sense; the other side provides detail or clarification.
Semicolons link or contrast two independent clauses that each make sense on their own.
A pair of dashes can be used in place of commas to enhance readability.
Dashes are always more emphatic than commas (they express a point more forcibly and create a longer pause).
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