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What does a exclamation mark do?

An exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation mark used to indicate:

* Strong emotion: It emphasizes the importance or urgency of a statement, adding excitement, surprise, or alarm.

* Example: "Wow! That's incredible!"

* A command or imperative: It can be used in commands or instructions.

* Example: "Stop! Don't cross the road!"

* Interjections: It highlights interjections, which are short exclamations that express a sudden feeling or thought.

* Example: "Ouch! That hurt."

* Emphasis: It can be used for emphasis, even in a statement that doesn't express strong emotion.

* Example: "This is the most important point! Please remember it."

Note: Overuse of exclamation marks can weaken their impact and make your writing seem overly enthusiastic or unprofessional. Use them sparingly and strategically.

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