Originally posted by kirksey957Alright, Kirk, we understand.
OK, let us begin with a very basic lesson that will not require much discipline to master. It is called the "noun of address." When I address you, or call your name, I will follow your name with a comma.
For example: "Shavixmer, thank you for your encouragement." Or I could have said, "Thank you for your encouragement, Shavixmer." This is one of the simplist of rules.
Alright Kirk, we understand.
Which on is correct if we use the name in the middle of the sentence? Hmmm? Do tell.
Originally posted by KneverKnightYou make a good point. If it communicates, you have succeeded.
"Rythm is what you need when you are writing. A sentence can roll along like a little river on a warm spring afternoon, alas, it can also stall.
See. That last part of the sentence was too short. Too short by far!"-Shav
Yet, it was an effective way to make the point.
Let me make a suggestion to some posters on how to improve your arguments. Many of the good writers on the site stand out for one basic reason. They are organized. Look at your paragraph as a process. Your first sentence clearly states your purpose or intent. The rest of the paragraph supports the first sentence. Finally, your concluding sentence will summarize your goals that you set about in your first sentence. These will help improve the clarity of your arguments and discussions. (Look at this paragraph as an example).
Originally posted by rwingettI vote for the second example in this context; you acknowledge Kirk, then make your point. The first example sounds as if the writer is annoyed with Kirk.
Alright, Kirk, we understand.
Alright Kirk, we understand.
Which on is correct if we use the name in the middle of the sentence? Hmmm? Do tell.
Originally posted by darvlayI'm sorry I missed it as it was at the bottom of the page. No, I can't answer your question as I do not know the answer. However, I will get back to this question when I find the answer. A good student will push his teacher. 🙂
Alright, Kirk, could you please answer my question now?
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Originally posted by kirksey957I was just refering to your clean writing post about the paragraph stuff. Title sentences are what lead off paragraphs and when you're writing a paragraph about directions of recipe or w/e you need to put them in the right order. That's what I meant. Am I wrong?
Sweet Jesus, I've got my work cut out for me.