Putting aside the fact that he admires two lousy writers
(William F. Buckley Jr. and Tom Wolfe), Roy Peter Clark makes a good point in
today’s Times when he argues the
power of short sentences to make a point. But it’s not short sentences in
isolation that are effective. No, it’s when they are in contrast to longer
sentences that, in effect, have worked to set them up. Like diamonds glistening
upon black velvet, these short sentences then stand apart and leave
lasting impressions on their readers. It’s the rhythm method.
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