20150902-the-mysterious-origins-of-punctuation

9/15/2015

This article delves into the origins and history of punctuation marks. It discusses how ancient writing systems, such as those used by the Greeks and Romans, did not have any punctuation marks and relied on other methods to indicate pauses and breaks in speech. The article explores the development of punctuation over time, including the evolution of the comma, period, exclamation mark, and question mark. It also touches on the rise of standardized punctuation and its role in clarifying and organizing written language. The author emphasizes how punctuation has evolved as a tool for conveying meaning, nuance, and emphasis in written communication.

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