Interjection
* Definition: An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or feeling. It stands alone or is added to a sentence.
* Purpose: To express sudden emotion like surprise, joy, pain, etc.
* Examples:
* Ouch! (pain)
* Wow! (surprise)
* Hey! (attention)
* Ugh! (disgust)
Exclamatory Sentence
* Definition: An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong emotion, usually ending with an exclamation mark (!).
* Purpose: To convey a strong feeling or emphasize a point.
* Examples:
* That was an incredible performance!
* I can't believe you won the lottery!
* How amazing is this view!
Key Differences
* Structure: An interjection is a single word or short phrase, while an exclamatory sentence is a full sentence with a subject and verb.
* Purpose: Interjections primarily express emotion, while exclamatory sentences convey emotion but also communicate a complete thought.
* Punctuation: Interjections usually stand alone or are followed by a comma, while exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation mark.
In simpler terms:
* Interjections are like emotional bursts.
* Exclamatory sentences are like emotional sentences.
Here's an example:
* Ouch! (interjection - expressing pain)
* That was an Ouch! (exclamatory sentence - conveying pain and a complete thought)