#misplaced modifier

Don’t you just love misplaced modifiers?

This week we are going to look at two structural errors that introduce ambiguity into our narrative.

First up is the hilariously named squinting modifier.  Who thinks up these things? The first time I came across that expression, I thought it was a joke. However, in the world of writing, a “squinting modifier” is simply a type of misplaced modifier. According to Neal at Literal Minded, the term…

"He has an excellent three-point shot who has great leadership skills."

"A stepmother beat a child who wet herself with a stick."