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Lecture 10 - Word Class "Interjection"

An interjection is a word or expression, such as "oh" or "wow", that is inserted into sentences as an emotional response or to grab attention. There are several types of interjections based on the emotion they convey, such as greeting, joy, approval, surprise, or sorrow. Interjections are brief exclamations that are not grammatically related to the rest of the sentence and help express moods, feelings, or get someone's attention. Examples from the document include "oh really?", "good!", and "ouch!" to show surprise, approval, or pain.

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Lecture 10 - Word Class "Interjection"

An interjection is a word or expression, such as "oh" or "wow", that is inserted into sentences as an emotional response or to grab attention. There are several types of interjections based on the emotion they convey, such as greeting, joy, approval, surprise, or sorrow. Interjections are brief exclamations that are not grammatically related to the rest of the sentence and help express moods, feelings, or get someone's attention. Examples from the document include "oh really?", "good!", and "ouch!" to show surprise, approval, or pain.

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Word

Class
“Interjection
”
Course Incharge: Ms Saba
Course Title: English Compulsory
Course Code: ENG-2042
OVERVIEW
Definition of Interjection

 Types of Interjection

 Elucidation of Examples
Objective:
Students will learn about interjection,
its features, types and uses according to
the given speech situation.
What is an Interjection?
● An interjection is a kind of exclamation inserted into regular speech.
Actually, it is a brief and abrupt pause in speech for expressing emotions.
● An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey an emotion or
a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.
Example:

➔ Oh, really? I doubt that.


➔ Oh, that is a surprise.
Features of Interjection

● In spoken language, interjections are the words we instantly use to show our
reaction to something which influences our emotion.
● They are the initial reaction and sometimes do not even make sense. However,
for formal speech or writing, using interjections is not appropriate.
● An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the
sentence
● They usually cannot be modified or inflected.
● They do not have to have a relation to the other parts of the sentence.
● They are highly context-sensitive.
Examples:

● No, go away.

("No" is the interjection.)


● Indeed, I intend to leave as soon as possible.

("Indeed" is the interjection.)

● Good! Now we can celebrate the party.

("Good" is the interjection.)


Functions of Interjection
Mood:

Interjections express a sudden mood, emotions, and feeling with emphasis.


There are also many taboo words that are usually used in everyday
conversation but not in formal aspects. These words fall into the category of
interjections.

Examples:
● Wow! That’s an amazing scene.
● Aw, I did not want him to come.
● What? You never told me that!
Functions of Interjection
Add Fillers:

Some interjections interrupt a conversation or a thought or hold someone’s


attention for a moment. These are just sounds, not words because these
sounds do not make any sense.

Examples:
● Your, um, shirt has a stain on the back.
● I want to, uh, ask you out on a date.
Functions of Interjection
Yes/No:

Some interjections express only yes or no.

Example:
● Yes! I will most definitely do it.
● Nah, we are not going.
Functions of Interjection
For Attention:

Some interjections are used to get someone’s attention.

Example:
● Yo, Alex! Get in the car!
● Hey! Will you give me that ball?
● Yoo-hoo! Is there anyone?
Types of Interjections:

1. Interjection for Greeting - Hello! , Hey! , Hi! Etc


2. Interjection for Joy - Hurrah! , Hurray! , Wow! Etc Hurrah! Ha! Ha! Wow!
3. Interjection for Approval - Bravo! , Brilliant! , Well done! O.K!
4. Interjection for Attention - Listen! Look! Behold! Hush.
5. Interjection for Surprise - Ha! , Hey! , What! , Oh! , Ah! , Eh! Etc Well
6. Interjection for Sorrow - Ah! Ah me! Alas!

7. Interjections for Grief/Pain - these include: Alas! , Ah! , Oh! , Ouch! Etc
Thank you...

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