Question question. Er...

And how can it be used early and often? It comes at the end of a question, doesn't it? I don't get it.

I don't believe he's actually saying that it is used incorrectly, in terms of it's purpose. Substitute 'abused' for 'misused', perhaps...

An example of 'the wrong way' might help; Imagine the following as the opening for a story or novel:


Where was he? What was happening? How did he get here?

Jason was confused - and, would it be fair to say, perhaps also a bit frightened?

"How did I let this happen?" he wondered aloud. "What was in that drink? ...and who was that woman who gave it to me? Why would she do this to me? Why?"



I think that would give you the general idea of what NOT to do....

(*Grin*)

Yup, the less is more law of use applies here too.

BTW my penguin wears a belt.

For comparison...

The bed was wide and comfortable; the furniture, inexpensive but tasteful; the room itself, clean and airy.

Nevertheless, Jason jerked upright in the bed, galvanized as a simple realization pierced the final veil of sleep:

He had no idea where he was.

Perhaps the allure of the mysterious woman had enticed him to drink too much - or perhaps something more sinister was at work here, and there had been more than simply wine in that glass she'd offered him.

Jason didn't know...