I've heard it said that the overuse of "the rule of three" is a telltale sign of AI writing. (I've also been told that em dashes—which I think offer a better visual break than commas and slow the reader down when I like—also betray AI in one's writing.) But I've used these freely for years, where appropriate. They're great tools!
Ask Jackie Chiles: "It's outrageous, egregious, preposterous!" Or about O Henry candy bars: "It's got chocolate, peanuts, nougat... It's delicious, scrumptious, outstanding!"
Great post, Robert. Yet another thing I'm going to consider this fall in my lectures.
But that you didn't include Jackie in your iconic trios is, "Lewd, solacious, outrageous!"
Thank you @Matt. I agree that sometimes there is overuse and one can tell when AI serves as a substitite for independent thinking and writing (but not yet speaking). Happy you found it helpful, and I need to look up more Jackie Chiles material. :)
Now I get it. He's the fictionalized Johnny Cochran. Hilarious.
I also neglected to say that our Declaration of Independence ends with the Rule of Three: "We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." What a document!
You've got it. Of course, you chose really well for your iconic trios. Imagine you had to leave out the end of the Declaration! I think Jackie was a fair omission.
Although I know you're in for showmanship, and you would get a crowd's attention with: Shakespeare, Lincoln, Chiles.
I've heard it said that the overuse of "the rule of three" is a telltale sign of AI writing. (I've also been told that em dashes—which I think offer a better visual break than commas and slow the reader down when I like—also betray AI in one's writing.) But I've used these freely for years, where appropriate. They're great tools!
Ask Jackie Chiles: "It's outrageous, egregious, preposterous!" Or about O Henry candy bars: "It's got chocolate, peanuts, nougat... It's delicious, scrumptious, outstanding!"
Great post, Robert. Yet another thing I'm going to consider this fall in my lectures.
But that you didn't include Jackie in your iconic trios is, "Lewd, solacious, outrageous!"
Thank you @Matt. I agree that sometimes there is overuse and one can tell when AI serves as a substitite for independent thinking and writing (but not yet speaking). Happy you found it helpful, and I need to look up more Jackie Chiles material. :)
Oh, not a Seinfeld guy? Never too late with streaming!
Yes, speaking is a different art than writing.
Now I get it. He's the fictionalized Johnny Cochran. Hilarious.
I also neglected to say that our Declaration of Independence ends with the Rule of Three: "We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." What a document!
You've got it. Of course, you chose really well for your iconic trios. Imagine you had to leave out the end of the Declaration! I think Jackie was a fair omission.
Although I know you're in for showmanship, and you would get a crowd's attention with: Shakespeare, Lincoln, Chiles.
Actually Matt, in comedy, those final three names would be an example of misdirect. :)
Sounds like a fun move! Thanks for the clarity.