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“Maugham then offers the greatest advice anyone could give to a young author: "At the end of an interrogation sentence, place a question mark. You'd be surprised how effective it can be.” quote by Woody Allen
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“Maugham then offers the greatest advice anyone could give to a young author: "At the end of an interrogation sentence, place a question mark. You'd be surprised how effective it can be.”

Woody Allen

About This Quote

Ending an interrogative sentence with a question mark can be surprisingly effective, encouraging curiosity and engagement.

In simple terms: A question mark at the end of a sentence is powerful.

Key Takeaway

Use questions to spark interest.

Themes

writing curiosity engagement punctuation communication

Mood

inquisitive creative

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • essays
  • novels
  • presentations

Key Concepts

rhetoric storytelling dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is a question most effective?
  • How does it change reader perception?
A Different Perspective

Overuse can dilute impact.

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