In my elementary years of writing, I was told, "Don't splice your sentences." In my high school years, my teacher scolded, "Being vague is never a good thing in writing. You use too many adjectives; give me specific verbs!"
These are both very true in the world of writing:
Comma usage is tricky because there are so many technicalities to using them. The placement of a comma in a sentence depends on what the writer is trying to get across to the audience; if that comma is moved to a different place, the meaning, direction, or tone of the sentence could change completely. The rules of commas should always be taken under consideration.
An adjective overdose can be quite the cheesy read. I tend to think of adjectives as flowery, but solid verb choices really add spice, emotion, and otherwise overlooked detail. Of course, for children's books, more adjective usage and common verbs are a necessity in the development of a child's language.
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