PRESENTATION OUTLINE
“Ouch and Bravo” Interjections?
An Interjection is a word...
...or words used to express...
...strong emotion or excitement!
An interjection can
be one word or a combination of words.
Interjections can be
formal and informal!
Often, we use an interjection in place
of a sentence.
Interjections can sometimes be
regarded as metaphors.
You must interpret the true meaning of an interjection.
Often, an interjection is used at
the beginning of a sentence
followed by a statement!
Just about any word in English can be used
as an interjection!
Remember, a complete sentence in English must contain at least one verb!
One very important element to interjections
is intonation!
What is “Intonation?” It is the “rise and fall”
of our voice!
Students who study
English, are often
challenged with the
use of intonation.
“Ouch” is used to express sudden pain. This can be physical or emotional.
“Bravo” is used to praise or congratulate someone.
“Ouch and Bravo” are often placed at the end of a statement to provide more emphasis.
“Ouch” is used to refer to a “Sudden physical pain or emotional statement”.
Ouch! My shoulder hurts from too much exercise! (Physical)
Ouch! Your statement hurt my feelings! (Emotional)
Ouch! My knee hurts after falling! (Physical)
Ouch! You shouldn’t
have said that to me! (Emotional)
You are standing on my foot! Ouch! (Physical)
That new suit took a big bite out of my wallet! Ouch! (Emotional)
“Bravo” is used to “Praise or congratulate someone”.
"Bravo" is also used in a sarcastic manner when someone does something less than intelligent.
Bravo! Your performance was outstanding tonight! (Praise)
Bravo! You finished
your project today! (Congratulate)
You just fell off your bike again! Bravo! (Sarcastic)
Bravo! Your presentation at the meeting was outstanding! (Praise)
Bravo! You have graduated with honors! (Congratulate)
You just spilled milk all over the table! Bravo! (Sarcastic)
Intonation is also important when expressing your thoughts with all Interjections!
Ask your teacher to help you with this subject!
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