Parts of Speech: What is a

INTERJECTION?

Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

So, what is an

INTERJECTION ?
A INTERJECTION is a word that is added to a
sentence to convey emotion or show sounds.
A INTERJECTION is one of the 8 parts of speech.

Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

So, what is an

INTERJECTION ?
INTERJECTIONS are not grammatically related to
any other part of the sentence.
They are uncommon in formal academic writing
except in direct quotations. They most often show
emotion or excitement.

Why should we use

INTERJECTIONS in our
writing?
check these out:

Express your strong feelings:

Oh, no! or Ouch! That hurts!
If its a mild feeling, just use a comma:
Hey, are you going too?
Show hesitation, also set off by a comma:
Um, do you want that last bite?

Why should we use

INTERJECTIONS in our
writing?
check these out:

Express surprise:
Excellent! or Wow! Thats awesome!
Show confusion:
Huh? I dont get it?
Show outrage:
No! You cant do that!

How can using

Interjections help you?
Communicating your ideas clearly
Demonstrating you have control
over your writing
Making your writing
more exciting &
fun to read

What do we think of
authors or writers who
dont use Interjections?
They do not proofread.
They are lazy
(and probably boring).
They do not take the time
to re-read their work.
They dont care if the
reader enjoys their writing

Knowing the Parts of

Speech IS Important!!!
For
For
For
For
For

knowledge
a job
education
clarity
communication