What is Interjection?

 8. INTERJECTION

    The word Interjection literally means "thrown in between" and comes from the Latin word inter meaning 'between' and iacere meaning 'throw'.

   An Interjection is a part of sneeh that usually has no grammatical connection to the rest of the sentence and simply expresses emotion on the part of the speaker, although most Interjections have clear definitions. Filled pauses such as uh, er, um, are also considered Interjections. Interjections are generally uninflected function words and have sometimes been seen as sentence-words, since they can replace or be replaced by a whole sentence. Sometimes, however, Interjections combine with other words to form sentences, but not with finite verbs. Also, Interjections like "so" and "what" are rarely used in the sentences.

    An Interjection is usually followed by an exclamation mark. Interjections are uncommon in formal academic prose, except in direct quotations. Interjections are used when the speaker encounters events that cause these emotions-unexpectedly, painfully, surprisingly or in many other sudden ways.

Examples

• Ouch, that hurts!

• Oh no, I forgot that it was my mother's birthday today.

• Hey! Put the chair down!

 The Ouch, Oh no, Hey words in the above sentences are Interjections and are sounds to signify pain, regret and for calling attention respectively.

 Other interjections are

 Hurrah (for joy)

 Oh, alas, ah (for regret, grief)

 Tut-tut, bosh, pooh (for impatience, contempt, rebuke)

 Eh (for surprise)

 Wow (for admiration and wonder) Bravo (for approval)

 Hey (for calling attention, expressing surprise)