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Exclamation point
/ɛksklɐmˈeɪʃən pˈɔɪnt/
/ɛksklɐmˈeɪʃən pˈɔɪnt/Exclamation point
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the mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.
What is an "exclamation point"?
An exclamation point (!) is a punctuation mark used to convey strong feelings, excitement, or emphasis in a sentence. It often indicates a command, an exclamation, or a sudden emotion. For example, in the sentence, “Watch out!” the exclamation point shows urgency or alertness. It can also express joy, surprise, or enthusiasm, as seen in “What a beautiful day!” The exclamation point is generally used at the end of a sentence, but it can also appear within a sentence when expressing an intense reaction. Its primary role is to enhance the tone of writing, making it more expressive and impactful.
Example
To show enthusiasm, she ended her message with an exclamation point.
She added an exclamation point at the end of her text to emphasize her excitement.
In his email, he used an exclamation point to convey urgency.
He was advised to remove the exclamation point from his report for a more professional tone.
The teacher explained that using too many exclamation points can make writing seem overly dramatic.
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