In these sentences, note the use of interjections (underlineded). In a word or two, describe the feeling or emotion expressed by each.
1. "_No!No!_ No rugs!"
A: Disapprovial and panic? (I am not entirely ccertain about this one.)
2. "Ah, Michener-sahib, you have a fine eye."
A: Suprise or realisation and delight?
3. "Well, I've invested so much in it already, I may as well risk a little more."
A: Thoughtfulness and consideration?
4. Alas, shortly thereafter the rugs were stolen, but I remember them vividly and with longing.
A: Grief or pity?
Write each sentence, adding an appropriate interjection to each.
1. That pan is hot!
A: Ouch! (or Ow!) That pan is hot!
2. You did a great job!
A: Wow! You did a great job!
3. I didn't mean to do it that way.
A: No, I didn't mean to do it that way?
4. That looks awful.
A: Oh, that looks awful?
I agree with your answers.
Could you elvaluate my other post?
If it's about conjunctions, I'm so rusty on different kinds of conjunctions that I'd probably just mess you up.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conjunctions.htm
Do you think Writeacher would be able to assist me with it?
To describe the feeling or emotion expressed by each interjection, we can analyze the contextual meaning and tone associated with them. Here's an explanation of each:
1. "_No!No!_ No rugs!"
In this sentence, the interjection "_No!No!_" expresses a sense of urgency, disapproval, and possibly panic. It conveys the speaker's strong objection to having rugs.
2. "Ah, Michener-sahib, you have a fine eye."
In this sentence, the interjection "Ah" expresses a sense of surprise or realization. It conveys the speaker's admiration or delight upon recognizing the fine eye of Michener-sahib.
3. "Well, I've invested so much in it already, I may as well risk a little more."
In this sentence, there is no specific interjection. However, the use of the word "Well" at the beginning expresses thoughtfulness or consideration. It indicates the speaker is pondering and justifying their decision to risk a little more based on the previous investment.
4. "Alas, shortly thereafter the rugs were stolen, but I remember them vividly and with longing."
In this sentence, the interjection "Alas" expresses a feeling of grief, pity, or sorrow. It is used to lament the unfortunate event of the rugs being stolen.
Now, let's add appropriate interjections to the given sentences:
1. That pan is hot!
Interjection: "Ouch!" (or "Ow!")
Revised sentence: "Ouch! That pan is hot!"
2. You did a great job!
Interjection: "Wow!"
Revised sentence: "Wow! You did a great job!"
3. I didn't mean to do it that way.
Interjection: "No!"
Revised sentence: "No, I didn't mean to do it that way."
4. That looks awful.
Interjection: "Oh!"
Revised sentence: "Oh, that looks awful."
By incorporating interjections, we can better convey the emotions and add a more expressive tone to the sentences.