Exclamation Marks Flashcards

A punctuation mark (!) used to indicate strong feelings, emphasis, or a high volume of speech.

To convey strong emotion, surprise, urgency, or emphasis in writing.

Used to show a character's strong feelings or shouting in direct speech.

Can be used to emphasise a point or create a sense of urgency.

Used to highlight intense emotions or dramatic moments.

Can make writing seem unprofessional or overly dramatic if used excessively.

They help convey excitement, anger, surprise, or urgency depending on context.

Used to add emphasis to a rhetorical question, e.g., 'How could you do that!'

Commonly used in informal writing to express enthusiasm or strong feelings.

Rarely used in formal writing unless quoting direct speech or for specific emphasis.