Here's a breakdown:
Characteristics:
* Expresses Emotion: Interjections convey feelings like surprise, joy, anger, sadness, pain, etc.
* Independent: They stand alone and are not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence.
* Often Exclamatory: They are frequently followed by an exclamation point (!).
Examples:
* Surprise: Wow! Oh!
* Joy: Hooray! Yay!
* Anger: Ouch! Gosh!
* Sadness: Alas! Oh dear!
* Pain: Ugh! Yuck!
Other Points:
* Informal Usage: Interjections are more common in informal speech and writing.
* Variety of Forms: They can be single words, short phrases, or even sounds.
Examples in sentences:
* Wow! That's an amazing view.
* Ouch! I stubbed my toe.
* Good grief! I forgot my keys again.
Understanding interjections helps you add expressiveness and authenticity to your writing and speech.