Rosentel, Julie

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ForcesVolume 2007 Article 495-1-2007The Comma Splice AssassinsJulie RosentelFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.collin.edu/forcesThis Poem is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@Collin. It has been accepted for inclusion in Forces by an authorized editorof DigitalCommons@Collin. For more information, please contact mtomlin@collin.edu.Recommended CitationRosentel, Julie (2007) "The Comma Splice Assassins," Forces: Vol. 2007 , Article 49.Available at: https://digitalcommons.collin.edu/forces/vol2007/iss1/49^ I JULIE ROSENTEL%*Ci j Dedicated to Pat at the Spring Creek Campus Writing Center& ;IIdioms, jargon, faddish language to boot,Gerund phrases cliches run amuck; they're a hoot.Dangling modifiers climb unhindered throughout,Whilst demonstrative pronouns detract from the clout.Oh what a sinner forlorn and for-lostCan anyone save me from adverbial clauses,Infinitive phrases, and intransitive verbs?But wait, what's this that I see?Language heroes are waitingTo wade through the mireThwart back the language,Find a thesis for hire.They'll split your infinitives, destroy additive phrases,Save you from wordiness and idiom mazes.These modern day prophets,These saviors from doomReside in the Library,I meet them at noon.Gone are my comma splices, don't miss them a bit.For me a trip to the Writing Center isAlways a hit.

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