Chapter 9: Parts of Speech: Interjections
Abstract An interjection is a part of speech used to express sudden feelings or emotions, often standing alone or at the beginning of a sentence, and typically followed by a comma or exclamation point . Here's a more detailed explanation: Definition: Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions, such as surprise, pain, or joy. Examples: Common interjections include "Wow!", "Ouch!", "Hey!", "Oh!", and "Yikes!". Usage: Interjections can stand alone as a sentence. When used within a sentence, they are usually set off by a comma or exclamation point. For example: "Ouch! That hurt!" or "Wow, that's amazing!" Types of Interjections: Primary interjections: Words that function solely as interjections (e.g., "psst", "oops"). Secondary interjections: Words that can also function as other parts of speech (e.g., "Congratulations!", "N...