ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What punctuation do we use to show when someone is shouting?
A
exclamation mark
B
question mark
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The exclamation mark (!), known informally as a bang or a shriek, is used at the end of a sentence or a short phrase which expresses very strong feeling.

Detailed explanation-2: -An exclamation mark usually shows strong feeling, such as surprise, anger or joy. Using an exclamation mark when writing is rather like shouting or raising your voice when speaking. Exclamation marks are most commonly used in writing quoted speech.

Detailed explanation-3: -It helps the writer to express emotion (good or bad) through writing. An exclamation point is used to express that a sentence should be read as though someone were crying out, yelling, shouting, screaming, or making some type of loud remark.

Detailed explanation-4: -The exclamation point is a mark of terminal punctuation. As such, it should not be followed by a period or question mark. Some writers will use both a question mark and exclamation point for an exclamatory question, but only the exclamation point is truly necessary.

Detailed explanation-5: -This punctation emoji of a double exclamation mark features two big red exclamation points that can be used to express surprise, shock, or to really emphasize or drive home a point.

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