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    An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion and does not relate grammatically to the rest of the sentence. Common interjections include words like "oh", "wow", and "ouch". While usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, interjections can appear anywhere. They are often used informally but not in academic or formal writing. Examples show interjections conveying surprise, happiness, confusion, and other feelings.

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    An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion and does not relate grammatically to the rest of the sentence. Common interjections include words like "oh", "wow", and "ouch". While usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, interjections can appear anywhere. They are often used informally but not in academic or formal writing. Examples show interjections conveying surprise, happiness, confusion, and other feelings.

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    An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion and does not relate grammatically to the rest of the sentence. Common interjections include words like "oh", "wow", and "ouch". While usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, interjections can appear anywhere. They are often used informally but not in academic or formal writing. Examples show interjections conveying surprise, happiness, confusion, and other feelings.

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    INTERJECTION

    In grammar, an interjection or exclamation may be a


    word used to express an emotion or sentiment on the part
    of the speaker (although most interjections have
    clear definitions). Filled pauses such as uh, er, um are also
    considered interjections. Interjections are often placed at
    the beginning of a sentence.
    An interjection is sometimes expressed as a single word or
    non-sentence phrase, followed by a punctuation mark. The
    isolated usage of an interjection does not represent
    a complete sentence in conventional English writing. Thus, in formal writing, the
    interjection will be incorporated into a larger sentence clause.
    Interjection as a figure of speech refers to the use of one word. [1] For example, lawyers
    in the United States of America traditionally say: Objection! or soldiers: Fire!.
    Examples in English
    Conventions like Hi, Bye and Goodbye are interjections, as are exclamations
    like Cheers! and Hooray!. In fact, like a noun or a pronoun, they are very often
    characterized by exclamation marks depending on the stress of the attitude or the force
    of the emotion they are expressing. Well (a short form of "that is well") can also be used
    as an interjection: "Well! That's great!" or "Well, don't worry." Much profanity takes the
    form
    of
    interjections.
    Some
    linguists
    consider
    the
    prosentences yes, no, amen and okay as interjections, since they have no syntactical
    connection with other words and rather work as sentences themselves. Expressions
    such as "Excuse me!", "Sorry!", "No thank you!", "Oh dear!", "Hey that's mine!", and
    similar ones often serve as interjections. Interjections can be phrases or even
    sentences, as well as words, such as "Oh!" "Pooh!" "Wow!" or "sup!".
    What Is An Interjection?
    An interjection is one of the eight major parts of speech, along
    with verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs,prepositions and conjunctions. Some
    grammarians believe that interjections are the least important part of speech. This is
    because interjections are not generally required in order for the meaning of a sentence
    to become clear.
    An interjection is a word solely designed to convey emotion. It expresses meaning or
    feeling. It does not:

    relate grammatically to the other parts of the sentence

    help the reader understand the relationship between words and phrases in the
    sentence
    Instead, it simply conveys to the reader the way the author is feeling. Interjections are
    rarely used in academic or formal writing, but are common in fiction or artistic writing.
    They are usually, but not always, offset by an exclamation point (which is also used to
    show emotion).
    Use of Interjections
    Beginning of Sentences
    When people think of interjections, they commonly think of them being used at the
    beginning of the sentence. Many also associate interjections with a punctuation mark
    designed to convey emotion: the exclamation point.
    This is often true. Interjections can and do appear in the beginning of sentences. For
    example:

    Yikes, I didnt realize that there was a test on grammar today!

    Oh no, I cant believe that it is snowing here again!


    In both of these sentences the interjection - yikes and oh no appear at the beginning
    of the sentence. In addition, in both of the sentences, the emotion is a strong emotion
    and the sentence itself ends with an exclamation point.
    Middle or End of Sentences
    Interjections do not always have to be at the beginning of a sentence. They can appear
    in the middle, at the end, or anyplace else where the author wants to interject a bit of
    feeling and emotion.
    For example, in the sentence So, its snowing again, huh? the interjection is found at
    the end. Here, the interjection is designed to express confusion (or perhaps dismay) at
    the continued snow falling. In this sentence, the emotion wasnt an emotion that
    necessitated an exclamation point--instead, the interjection huh turned the sentence
    into a question.
    The sentence In my opinion, my gosh, this is just the smartest thing you have ever
    said the interjection is found in the middle. It designed to express or convey the
    authors emphasis on his opinion that the statement was smart. Again, no exclamation
    point is required.
    Stand-alone Sentence
    An interjection can also be used by itself as a stand-alone sentence. For example, look
    at the two sentences: Oh gosh! I cant believe how late it is. The interjection oh gosh
    is a stand-alone sentence. This is grammatically correct, although Oh Gosh does not
    contain a subject and action that is normally required for a complete thought to be
    expressed. The interjection--or the emotion felt--is the entire point of the sentence.
    Types of Interjections

    There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of interjections in the English language.
    Most are designed to express strong emotions, such as love, hate, surprise, happiness,
    anger, enthusiasm, disgust, boredom, confusion or unhappiness. However, this is not
    always true. Some interjections can express either a mild emotion, or can be
    expressions, such as Excuse me.
    A sample list of interjections includes words such as:

    Aha

    Boo

    Crud

    Dang

    Eew

    Gosh

    Goodness

    Ha

    Oh

    Oops

    Oh no

    Ouch

    Rats

    Shoot

    Uh-oh

    Uh-huh

    Ugh

    Yikes

    Yuck
    This is by no means an exhaustive list, but is representative of the types of interjections
    you may use on a daily basis.
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.
    7.

    It is so exciting, my goodness, I just cant believe it. My goodness is the


    interjection here, expressing excitement.
    Joe was late to school and yikes, the teacher was mad. Yikes is the emotion
    being expressed here.
    Oh! I cant believe how nice you look. Oh, the interjection, acts as a classic
    interjection at the beginning of a sentence. It is offset by its exclamation point.
    Well, gee, that sure is a kind thing to say. Here, we have two interjections: well
    and gee.
    Boo! I scared you. Boo is the rather obvious (and scary) interjection in this
    sentence.
    Woops, I dropped the milk and it spilled. Woops is the interjection used to
    express the error.
    Yay, it is finally Friday and the work week is over. Yay is another interjection that
    expresses the emotion of happiness, just as hurray did in sentence #2.

    8.

    Oh well, all good things must come to an end. Oh well is the emotion here, an
    interjection with a tinge of resignation.

    Interjections in Writing
    Interjections are not commonly used in formal or academic writing. Because of the
    function that interjections serve, there is virtually no place for them in an academic
    paper that is designed to convey facts. By definition, facts should be devoid of emotion
    or opinion such as the emotions conveyed by interjections.
    Interjections are used most often in speech. While people dont necessarily pause to
    think about it, they use interjections all the time. This is even more true when you
    consider the fact that common words used in pauses, such as uh, and um are
    interjections.
    Interjections can find their way into fictional pieces, most often in the form of dialogue.
    They can also be used in informal written communication between two people, such as
    letters or emails.

    Interjections: Showing the Author's Emotion


    Here are some examples of interjections and their definitions:

    Ahem - The sound of someone clearing their throat and means attention or
    listen

    Aah - This is used as a call for help or when someone is scared

    Boo - Used to scare someone or to voice disapproval

    Eh - This is used when you didnt hear or understand what someone said

    Eww - Ahows dislike or disgust

    Hmm - This can mean you are thinking or hesitating

    Jeez - Could mean you cant believe something, or you are exasperated

    Ooh-la-la - A slightly comical way to refer to something as fancy or special

    Oops - An exclamation people use when they accidentally do something

    Phew - This expresses relief or that you are glad something is over

    Whoa - This can show surprise or amazement

    Yahoo - Expresses joy or happiness

    Yeah - This shows a very strong affirmation or approval

    Yoo-hoo - This is used to get someones attention and is usually used by women

    Zing - This is similar to a rim shot used in comic acts and emphasizes a clever
    statement or comeback
    Interjections in a Sentence
    Here are some interjections with an accompanying sentence:

    Ahh, that feels wonderful.


    Alas! Im lost in the wilderness.
    Bah! That was a total waste of time.
    Bless you, I couldnt have done it without you.
    Its time for me to go. Cheerio!
    Congrats! You finally got your Masters degree.
    Crikey! Do you ever think before you speak?
    Gesundheit! Are you starting to get a cold?
    Good grief! Why are you wearing shorts in the winter?
    Grrr! Im going to get back at him for that.
    Humph, he probably cheated to make such good grades.
    Oh dear! I dont know what to do about this mess.
    Pip pip! Lets get moving.
    Shoot! I forgot my brothers birthday.
    Well, duh! That was a stupid thing to do!
    Yowza! That is a beautiful ball gown.

    Recognize an interjection when you see one.


    To capture short bursts of emotion, you can use an interjection, which is a single
    word, phrase, or short clause that communicates the facial expression and body
    language that the sentence itself will sometimes neglect.
    Interjections are thus like emoticons. One writer might write the sentence like this:
    The burrito is vegan. :-)
    Or like this:
    The burrito is vegan.
    But another writer might use an interjection to express that same burst of happiness:
    T h e b u r r i t o i s v e g a n . Y um !
    The interjection yum lets us see the emotional response to the information in the
    sentence. If the writer was really hoping for spicy ground beef in the burrito, notice how
    a different interjection communicates the disappointment:
    The burrito is vegan. :-(
    The burrito is vegan.
    T h e b u r r i t o i s v e g a n . Y uc k !
    Interjections are common in spoken English, so they are appropriate if you are capturing
    dialogue in your writing. Read this example:
    M y c o l l e a g u e i n t h e p h ys i c s l a b s h o u t e d , " H o o r a y ! T h e y m a d e t h e
    r i g h t d e c i s i o n ! " w h e n s h e l e a r n e d t h a t t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l As t r o n o m i c a l
    Union (IAU) demoted Pluto to dwarf planet.
    Interjections are also appropriate in informal communication, like texts or emails to
    friends:
    Groovy! IAU demotes Pluto!!!

    But when you read, you'll notice that writers seldom use interjections in professional
    publications like textbooks, newspapers, or magazines. Never, for example, would an
    important science journal include a sentence like this one:
    Oh, snap! The IAU has added gravitational dominance as a
    requirement for planethood.
    Good writers know that careful word choice can capture the same emotion and body
    language that the interjection communicates. In the sentence below, we recognize the
    writers unhappiness even though we find no interjection:
    Worse than the refried beans was the disappointment that spread
    over my tongue as I bit into the vegan burrito.
    Know the different kinds of interjections.
    Some words are primarily interjections. Below is a list.

    Interjections

    bazinga

    hello

    whew

    blech

    hooray

    whoa

    boo-yah

    huh

    wow

    duh

    oh

    yahoo

    eek

    oops

    yikes

    eureka

    ouch

    yippee

    eww

    oy

    yo

    gak

    ugh

    yowza

    geez

    uh-oh

    yuck

    ha

    whammo

    yum

    However, any word, phrase, or short clause that captures an emotional burst can
    function as an interjection. So if you write, Emily has switched her major to
    chemistry, you could use an adjective, for example, as an interjection:
    S w e e t ! E m i l y h a s s w i t c h e d h e r m a j o r t o c h e m i s t r y.
    A noun or noun phrase would also work:
    C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s , E m i l y h a s s w i t c h e d h e r m a j o r t o c h e m i s t r y.

    E m i l y h a s s w i t c h e d h e r m a j o r t o c h e m i s t r y. W a y t o g o !
    H o l y m a c a r o n i ! E m i l y h a s s w i t c h e d h e r m a j o r t o c h e m i s t r y.
    Or you could use a short clause:
    E m i l y h a s s w i t c h e d h e r m a j o r t o c h e m i s t r y. S h e r o c k s !
    Notice that the sentence itself, Emily has switched her major to chemistry, doesn't
    provide an emotional reaction to the information. The interjection does that job. And
    remember, not everyone might be congratulatory and happy:
    E m i l y h a s s w i t c h e d h e r m a j o r t o c h e m i s t r y. O h , t h e h o r r o r !
    Know how to punctuate interjections.
    Punctuation for an interjection will depend on the emotion and body language you hope
    to capture.
    Strong emotions, such as anger, excitement, or surprise, need an exclamation point [!]
    to communicate the intensity.
    Ugh! I cannot believe we are eating leftover vegan burritos for a
    third night.
    Y o w z a ! T h a t ' s a n a s t r o p h ys i c i s t d a n c i n g i n t h e h a l l w a y !
    An interjection meant to illustrate confusion, uncertainty, or disbelief will require a
    question mark [?] to help capture the open mouth, shrug, blank look, or rolled eyes.
    H u h ? You w a n t m e t h e p e r s o n w i t h a D a v e r a g e t o h e l p w i t h y o u r
    calculus homework?
    O h , r e a l l y ? You k i l l e d a r a t t l e s n a k e w i t h a s a l a d f o r k ?
    A comma [,] or period [.] will indicate weaker emotions, like indifference, doubt, or
    disdain. These two marks of punctuation dial down the volume on the sentence.
    Meh, I don't really care that Pluto is no longer a planet.
    Pssst. Do you have the answer for number 7?
    Here comes Prof. Phillips. Uh-oh, did he catch sight of your cheat
    sheet?
    It looks like George is skipping class even though our group
    p r e s e n t a t i o n i s d u e t o d a y. T y p i c a l .

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