AN ANALYSIS OF EXCLAMATIONS IN ENGLISH
Keywords:
Exclamations, Interjections, Exclamatory sentencesAbstract
Exclamations in English are a crucial component of the language that conveys emotions, emphasis, and intensity. This article aims to analyze the use of exclamations in English, exploring their syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic features. The study investigates various types of exclamatory sentences, their role in communication, and the socio-linguistic implications of their use. The findings offer insights into how exclamations contribute to the expressive richness of English and provide a framework for further study in linguistics and communication.
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