* An exclamation mark (!) at the end. This is the most obvious indicator of an exclamatory statement.
* A strong emotional tone. The statement conveys a sense of excitement, amazement, anger, fear, joy, or other intense feelings.
* Often begins with an interjection. Words like "Wow!", "Oh!", "Goodness!", or "Yikes!" signal a strong emotional response.
Examples of exclamatory statements:
* "That was incredible!" (expressing excitement)
* "You're kidding! That's amazing!" (expressing surprise)
* "Help! I'm stuck!" (expressing fear)
* "Wow! What a beautiful sunset!" (expressing awe)
Exclamatory statements are used to add emphasis and impact to writing and speech. They help the reader or listener experience the emotions of the speaker or writer.