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From 'dog' to 'hot dog.' The 'audience of one' trick. More on the long S. Footbridge.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Intro

This chapter discusses the transformation of the word 'dog' and its contextual uses, including the playful term 'hot dog.' It highlights how meanings of words change over time, exemplified by the word 'silly,' while also introducing the concept of the 'audience of one' through a personal narrative.

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