Syntax and Diction

Matthew Berry usually does not use a lot of elevated diction. But one element of syntax that he uses frequently is a hyphenated modifer. One example of this is, "Out-of-Convention-with-Nothing-to-Play-For-and-Happens-to-Own-Michael-Vick-Steve." Instead of putting a period or any commas, Matthew Berry uses hyphens to describe one of his buddies in one of his fantasy leagues.

Differences between Hyphens and Dashes

 Matthew Berry's sentence stuctures are mostly telegraphic or medium. But sometimes if he wants to describe something important or if he is trying to be funny he will have a long and involved sentence. I like when authors use long and involved sentences because it tells me more about what they're describing and what kind of author they are.