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Sailsofoblivion Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Colon or semi-colon?

In this instance, would a colon or a semi-colon be acceptable?

She is the thrashing
Wave that has hit his frail heart:
He is drowned, by love.

Thanks in advance,
Emma
  

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I much prefer a semi-colon. What follows seems much more like a continuation of the thought than a definition. Clive

  • I much prefer a semi-colon.
  • What follows seems much more like a continuation of the thought than a definition.
  • Clive
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I much prefer a semi-colon.
What follows seems much more like a continuation of the thought than a definition.

Clive

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