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Learning English Vocabulary

Discourse Markers: Interjections

Feb 5, 2024
Learn about the function and variations of interjections in the English language. Explore how interjections can express emotions and add emphasis to speech. Test your knowledge with a quiz and discover the power of simple words in conveying meaning.
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Quick takeaways

  • Interjections are words used to express emotions or feelings in English, and they can be used at the beginning or end of a conversation.
  • Interjections can heighten the drama in written dialogue and are followed by an exclamation mark to emphasize the emotion being expressed.

Deep dives

Interjections: Expressing Emotions in English

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the use of interjections to express emotions in English. They define interjections as words used to express emotions or feelings, giving examples such as 'oh' for surprise and 'hooray' for pleasure. Interjections stand alone and can be used at the beginning or end of a conversation. The hosts emphasize that interjections are more commonly used in spoken English rather than written English, except for in dialogue. They also provide a quiz for listeners to practice identifying interjections.

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