In her essay, Mihika Agarwal expresses a deep affection for the em dash, a punctuation mark often criticized but cherished by writers for its ability to convey voice, rhythm, and nuanced thought. Despite recent associations of frequent em dash use with artificial intelligence, Agarwal defends her use of it as a vital and expressive writing tool that allows for interruptions, qualifications, and emphatic flair in her prose.
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