u/sundance1234567

Why do contrasting elements need a comma before them?

He seemed delusional, almost animal like.

He works hard, although always tired.

Does it make the contrast stronger?

Does it avoid confusion?

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u/sundance1234567 — 17 hours ago

Using two noun adjuncts?

Would I say the chicken tuna opener?

or the chicken and tuna opener?

The opener can open chicken and also tuna.

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u/sundance1234567 — 23 hours ago