Grab Bag for Word Nerds, Part Two: Write Makes Might: Words About Written Language

Some people might say that the written word transformed human society more than anything besides the mastery of fire. After all, writing is what separates prehistory from history. Whether you’re talking about ancient hieroglyphics or your English paper that’s due tomorrow, the ability to communicate with abstract symbols remains one of our most powerful tools. This list covers the anatomy of written language, from definition to denotation, from semantics to semiotics. Word!

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