Mark, riding Barabak, Lassoes a Word

       There are musical elements in language that sneak up on those who put words together which  may hardly, if at all, be noticed as having contributed to the flare of the writing.

       Consider this paragraph today by political writer Mark Z. Barabak of the L.A. Times about Bernie Sanders:


       "He is angry, righteous, waving his arms, hollering and contemplating a run for president, which is why 150 Iowans have turned out on a numbingly cold evening to hear Vermont's independent U.S. senator vent."

     
        I just know Mark Barabak didn't consciously choose, but unconsciously, what I'd call the perfect word to end his paragraph.  It's a strong verb, definitely apt,  but I'll betcha anything a little musical genie tapped Mark to find the word that lassoes the first two and the last two letters of "Vermont"!