The document is a lesson on interjections, which are words used in sentences to convey emotion. It defines interjections as words that show emotion or sounds and are not grammatically related to the rest of the sentence. Common examples provided include "Wow!", "Yikes!", and "Ouch!". The document explains that interjections are usually followed by an exclamation point and can stand alone or be used within sentences. It encourages the strategic use of interjections in writing to demonstrate control over language and make compositions more engaging.

1. WHAT IF WE EXIST IN A
WORLD WHERE WE CAN
ONLY EXPRESS OUR FEELING
IN ONE WORLD? IS IS
POSSIBLE?

2. Do you think we can express
ourselves effectively?

7. Parts of Speech: What is a
INTERJECTION?
English 9
Mr. Margallo

8. So, what is an
INTERJECTION ?
A INTERJECTION is a word that is added to a
sentence to convey emotion or show sounds.
A INTERJECTION is one of the 8 parts of speech.
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

9. So, what is an
INTERJECTION ?
INTERJECTIONS are not grammatically related to
any other part of the sentence.
They are uncommon in formal academic writing
except in direct quotations. They most often show
emotion or excitement.
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

10. So, what is an
INTERJECTION ?
Usually, an exclamation point follows an
INTERJECTION. They are often set off separately
from complete sentences.
Awesome! Our team won the game!
Hey! Don’t tease me.
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

11. So, what is an
INTERJECTION ?
Common INTERJECTIONS stand by themselves and
show excitement or emotion:
Awesome! Hey! No! Yes! Wow! Yikes! Yuck!
Oh no! Holy cow! Hooray!
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

12. So, what is an
INTERJECTION ?
Some INTERJECTIONS show sounds:
Awww! Grrr! Yippee! hmmm, ugh, hah!
Whoopee! Whoa!
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

13. So, what is an
INTERJECTION ?
Some INTERJECTIONS can actually be a part of a
normal sentence (though they are not related to any
other words):
Ouch, eh, good lord, wow, oh, um, huh,
gosh, alas, ahoy, amen
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION?

14. Why should we use
INTERJECTIONS in our
writing? – check these out:
Show hesitation, also set off by a comma:
“Um, do you want that last bite?”
Express your strong feelings:
“Oh, no!” or “Ouch! That hurts!”
If it’s a mild feeling, just use a comma:
“Hey, are you going too?”

15. Why should we use
INTERJECTIONS in our
writing? – check these out:
Show outrage:
“No! You can’t do that!”
Express surprise:
“Excellent!” or “Wow! That’s awesome!”
Show confusion:
“Huh? I don’t get it?”

16. How can using Interjections
help you?
• Communicating your ideas clearly
• Demonstrating you have control
over your writing
• Making your writing
more exciting &
fun to read

17. What are the rules when using
interjections?
• Punctuations (a
comma or
exclamation point)
is used to set an
interjection off
from rest of the
sentence
• Interjections should
be in between
commas when used
in the middle of the
sentence.

18. What do we think of authors
or writers who don’t use
Interjections?
• They do not proofread.
• They are lazy
(and probably boring).
• They do not take the time
to re-read their work.
• They don’t care if the
reader enjoys their writing

19. Knowing the Parts of Speech
IS Important!!!
• For knowledge
• For a job
• For education
• For clarity
• For communication

20. Write sentences to go with
with each interjections.
1. Oh no!________________________.
2. Wow!_________________________.
3. Really! ________________________.
4. My goodness!___________________.
5. Well!_____________________.
Answer in your notebook