"Here is a lesson is creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college."
This quote perfectly shows one of the unique things about Kurt Vonnegut and that is his unconventional way of writing. To most writers, semicolons represent a display of their writing prowess. It shows that the writer is a "high standard" writer who can write literature at high levels. But to Vonnegut, semicolons are useless with no value and a way to show off for the writer. As known, Vonnegut is not a writer by occupation and never got a writing degree. Rather he uses his own style of unconventional, but effective, way of writing to get his thoughts across to the readers. So the quote reveals Vonnegut's uniqueness in writing, and that can also be found in his books. In Slaughterhouse Five he utilises unique techniques to engage his readers and make the story interesting for them. These techniques include disregarding a chronological order and also leaving a lot of the story up to the reader to depict.
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