Difference between revisions of "Interjection"
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| − | An '''interjection''' is a [[word]] added to a [[sentence]] to convey [[emotion]]. Interjections are not grammatically connected to the other words in the sentence. They are typically not used in formal writing, except in direct quotations. | + | An '''interjection''' is a [[word]] added to a [[sentence]] to convey [[emotion]]. Interjections are not grammatically connected to the other words in the sentence. They are typically not used in formal writing, except in direct quotations. Interjections can often take the form of swearwords. Non-swearword interjections include 'hey', 'yeah-but', and 'ouch'. |
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*[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/interjct.html What Is an Interjection?] | *[http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/interjct.html What Is an Interjection?] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:43, March 31, 2009
An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey emotion. Interjections are not grammatically connected to the other words in the sentence. They are typically not used in formal writing, except in direct quotations. Interjections can often take the form of swearwords. Non-swearword interjections include 'hey', 'yeah-but', and 'ouch'.
