A good sentence is a key. It unlocks the mind of the reader.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good sentence acts as a key that unlocks the reader's mind. It opens understanding.
- In plain terms
- Good sentences open the reader's mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Write sentences that unlock understanding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do your sentences open minds?
- What key are you writing?
Another view
One sentence cannot always unlock a complex mind.
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