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.
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.
Using Interjections: Examples and Importance
The hosts provide examples of interjections used in a conversation between two characters, Peter and Kylie. They mention that 'ow' expresses sudden pain, 'oh' indicates surprise and alarm, and 'ew' conveys disgust. The hosts highlight that interjections can heighten the drama in written dialogue and are followed by an exclamation mark to emphasize the emotion being expressed. They also mention common interjections like 'wow' for admiration, 'oops' for making a mistake, and 'yippee' for excitement. Lastly, the hosts emphasize that using interjections can make spoken English sound more natural and fluent, and they encourage simplicity and clarity in everyday language use.