Monday, August 19, 2013

I've Got Something In My Pocket...

Sentence structure is a fun thing. Take this one, for example:

He analyzed how best to scale the cartons, dabbed his forehead with his handkerchief, and stuffed it into his pocket.

The way this is written, "it" could actually refer to the handkerchief or his forehead.

It really takes away from the dramatic action if you imagine the guy continuing the scene with his forehead in his pocket.

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