Period (punctuation)

The period, also known as a full stop, is a small but mighty punctuation mark used to end a sentence. It’s like the full stop at the end of a marathon - you’ve finished the race and can take a well-deserved break.

The period is also a sign that a sentence is serious business. It’s like when your mom puts on her serious face and says, “We need to talk.” You know whatever comes next is going to be important.

In fact, the period has been known to cause drama in relationships. You send a text message that says, “We need to talk.” The other person responds, “What about?” And you reply, “Period.” Suddenly, they’re panicking, thinking you’re breaking up with them.

But let’s not forget the period’s helpfulness in creating abbreviations. Without the period, we wouldn’t know that “Dr” stands for “Doctor” or that “Mr” stands for “Mister”. And abbreviations are useful when you’re texting on a small keyboard, or when you’re feeling too lazy to type out the full word.

However, the period has had its fair share of haters. Some people think that it’s too strict, too formal, and just plain boring. They prefer the excitement of a question mark, the playfulness of an exclamation point, or the coolness of an ellipsis. But the period doesn’t let the haters get to them - they just keep doing their thing, bringing sentences to a satisfying end.

In conclusion, the period may seem small, but it’s mighty in its power to end sentences and create abbreviations. It may not be the flashiest punctuation mark, but it gets the job done. And let’s be real - without the period, sentences would just go on and on and on and on…