Interjections — Parts of Speech
What Is It?
An interjection is a standalone word or phrase expressing emotion or reaction.
Canonical pattern: Interjection!
Why Use Interjections?
- Engagement – adds human voice to tutorials (“Voilà!”).
- Emphasis – highlights success or failure (“Oops!”).
- Feedback – simulates conversation in chatbots.
- Tone – lightens dry technical prose.
When to Choose Interjections
- Code comments celebrating milestones.
- Marketing splash screens (“Boom! Deployed in 30 s.”).
- Error dialogs needing empathy (“Uh‑oh, something went wrong.”).
Forming Interjection Sentences
| Register | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Formal | Interj!, S + V | Note! Back up the database first. |
| Informal | Interj! | Yay! Tests passed. |
| Conversational | Interj, S + V | Wow, that query is fast. |
Tips for Writing with Interjections
- Pick one punctuation style (!, …, or , ) and apply consistently.
- Use sparingly; overuse reduces impact.
- Match product voice guidelines.
- Localise interjections carefully (“Eureka!” may not translate).
- Avoid slang that ages quickly.
Exceptions & Nuances
Regulated industries often ban interjections in error messages to keep tone neutral.