Infographic: Grammar Girl explains how to use smiley face punctuation

And whether you should be using it at all.

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She is the author of of six writing books, including the new books 101 Misused Words You’ll Never Confuse Again, 101 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know, and Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students.

In a recent infographic, Grammar Girl tackled the important question: Does a smiley face fall inside or outside a parenthetical. Enjoy.

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