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Writing form (!)
What are they used for?
Partial and total exclamatory sentences
Use of exclamation marks

The exclamation marks they are orthographic signs that are used in writing to inform the reader about a type of intonation that the writer wants to indicate.

In oral language, two types of information are transmitted: literal or verbal information and the non-verbal information. The latter is transmitted in all gestures and intonations, and provides information on mood (angry, happy, happy, etc.), tone of voice (tired, slow, euphoric) and intention (order, inform, reflect, ask) of the issuer.

When we read a text, we do not access non-verbal language and, therefore, we have no knowledge of the writer, or of his state of mind or intention in relation to the text. In order to know the intonation that the writer wants to give the text, exclamation marks are used.

In the Spanish language, these signs are placed at the beginning and at the end of the sentence.

For example:How many almonds have you bought!

In the English language, only the marks (question marks and exclamation marks) are used at the end of the sentence.

For example:Oh!What have you got?

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Use of ellipsis

Writing form (!)

At the beginning, the exclamation point is placed with the period upwards, while at the end of the sentence it is placed with the period pointing downwards. The first is called a sign supra-written (¡) And the second subscribed (¡).

What are they used for?

These signs can manifest:

Surprise:Oh! You are very smart!
Joy:We have arrived at Paula's house!
Admiration:But what a beautiful landscape!
Appeal:Excuse me!
Wish:I hope it will be soon!
Mandate or order:Stop what you are doing right now!

Partial and total exclamatory sentences

Partial. Exclamation marks may be included in a sentence. These are partial exclamations because the exclamation mark is inside the sentence. Because it is followed by a comma, the first word within the exclamation is written in lowercase.

For example:

We have little time, let's pick up the pace!
If you really love me, you will have to prove it!

Totals. Exclamation marks can start and close a full exclamatory sentence. In these cases, the exclamation begins with a capital letter and may have another exclamation after it (consecutive exclamations).

For example:

What a joy to see you again!
It's wonderful that you were able to come!