Punctuation & Spacing

In the modern writing of most languages, punctuation and spacing between words is something that is expected, an integral part of writing and the ability to comprehend the words the language.  The concept of punctuation is, however, a relatively new construction and it has radically altered the ways in which we approach reading.  That, combined with the introduction of spacing between words and the ability to adjust the spacing between letter, creates a modern English language that is noticeably different from many older languages.  The question remains, however, as to how and why these changes evolved and what impact these adjustments have had upon reading, orality, and how we utilize, express, and understand the English language.


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