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Interjections (The Mustard)

An interjection is not necessarily grammatically

connected to the sentence (e.g., “Hmmm . . .

that’s right”), but it is designed to convey the

emotion of the speaker or narrator.

Interjections are often followed by an

exclamation mark; for example, “yum!” and

“wow!” are both interjections.

Like interjections, mustard can be surprising

(oh!) in taste and smell, adding a little

something extra to the sandwich. And like

mustard, interjections change the flavor of the

whole sentence. You’re done building your

sandwich, so slap some mustard on it and tie a

napkin around your neck.