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A 3x3 grid of punctuation marks, each with a label and four bullet traits. Semicolon: every english teacher's favorite student; doesn't start things until the last minute; has hidden wild side of some kind; probably a cat person. M-dash: must have final zinger in an argument; kind of an asshole, but in the loveable way; off-the-charts sarcasm levels; cheer them up with food. Ampersand: really heckin gay; probably…

Punctuation Marks as Personality Types, Explained

A Tumblr-style chart assigns personality traits to punctuation marks, from the studious semicolon to the sleepy question mark. A grammar-nerd personality quiz for English-class survivors.

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A 3x3 grid of punctuation marks, each with a label and four bullet traits. Semicolon: every english teacher's favorite student; doesn't start things until the last minute; has hidden wild side of some kind; probably a cat person. M-dash: must have final zinger in an argument; kind of an asshole, but in the loveable way; off-the-charts sarcasm levels; cheer them up with food. Ampersand: really heckin gay; probably…

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