Interjections

An interjection is a word or phrase that shows strong emotion. Words like wow, ouch, hey, and hooray are interjections. They are often followed by an exclamation point. Interjections add energy and feeling to both speaking and writing.

How Interjections Work

Interjections are not connected to the rest of the sentence in a grammatical way. They stand on their own or are set off by commas. Ouch, that hurt is an example. The interjection ouch shows pain. Different interjections show different emotions, like surprise, joy, sadness, or anger.

Interjections in Writing

In stories, interjections make dialogue sound more real. Characters who say things like Whoa or Yikes sound like real people. In comic books, interjections like Pow and Bam appear in big, bold letters. Using interjections sparingly makes your writing more exciting.

Fun Facts

• The word interjection comes from Latin words meaning to throw between.
• Comic books are famous for their colorful interjections like Zap, Boom, and Kapow.
• Every language has interjections, but they can sound very different.

Did You Know?

The interjection okay is one of the most widely understood words in the world and is used in almost every language.