Thinking critically about commas

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The following poem uses commas to create rhythm and guide readers. Read the poem aloud, listening especially to the effect of the commas at the...

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Choose a paragraph that you have written. Remove all of the commas, and read it aloud. What is the effect of leaving out the commas? Now,...