Emotive Language

adjective describing something that is capable of capturing and holding attention; fascinating

• The speaker delivered a captivating presentation that held the audience's attention throughout.
• The movie was so captivating, I couldn't look away from the screen.
• The new video game is absolutely captivating - I can't stop playing it!
• Her captivating smile lit up the room like a ray of sunshine.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• Using dirty language is considered inappropriate in professional settings.
• My mom always scolds me for using dirty language around the house.
• I can't stand it when people start using dirty language in public.
• His speech was filled with dirty language, reflecting his negative attitude towards others.

verb to cry out suddenly or vehemently, as in surprise, anger, or pain

• She couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment at the sight of the beautiful sunset.
• I couldn't believe what I was seeing, so I just had to exclaim out loud!
• When she saw the surprise party, she just exclaimed, 'No way!'
• His actions seemed to exclaim his true feelings more than words ever could.

noun a sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, anger, or pain

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or feeling, often used in exclamations

• She let out an exclamation of surprise when she saw the final result.
• Wow, that was quite an exclamation you made when you opened the gift!
• Her exclamation was so loud, it startled everyone in the room.
• The exclamation of joy from the crowd was like music to his ears.

noun a profane or obscene expression used to convey strong emotion or fill a sentence

adjective relating to or serving as an expletive

• The speaker was reprimanded for using an expletive during the formal event.
• She let out an expletive when she realized she had forgotten her keys.
• He dropped an expletive when he stubbed his toe.
• The artist used expletives of color to create a vibrant painting.

noun a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise

verb to inhale suddenly and with effort, as if from surprise or exertion

• She let out a gasp of surprise when she saw the final result of the experiment.
• I couldn't help but gasp when I saw how much food he could eat in one sitting.
• When she walked into the party, everyone just gasped at how amazing she looked.
• The beauty of the sunset made me gasp in awe at the wonders of nature.

noun a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

verb to make a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

• The wind made the wolves howl in the distance.
• I heard the wolves howl last night while camping.
• The party was so loud, it made me want to howl!
• The singer's voice was so powerful, it made the audience howl with delight.

noun a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in 'I could sleep for a year'

• The author's use of hyperbole in his writing emphasizes the extreme nature of the character's emotions.
• She always uses hyperbole when describing how busy she is, like saying she has a million things to do.
• He's always exaggerating with hyperbole, like saying he's so hungry he could eat a horse.
• Her love for him was so strong, it was like a hyperbole that couldn't be contained.

noun a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong feeling or emotion and is typically followed by an exclamation point

• The speaker used an interjection to express surprise during the presentation.
• Interjection! I can't believe you did that!
• Interjection, that was lit!
• Her sudden interjection of laughter lightened the tense atmosphere in the room.

noun the sound of a bell ringing

verb present participle of the verb 'peal', which means to ring loudly or clearly

• The church bells were pealing to signal the start of the ceremony.
• I could hear the bells pealing as I walked past the church.
• The alarm clock was pealing so loud this morning, I couldn't ignore it.
• Her laughter echoed through the room, pealing like a bell.

noun offensive language or behavior

adjective related to offensive language or behavior

• The use of profanity is not tolerated in this workplace.
• Please try to refrain from using profanity around the children.
• He dropped so much profanity during the argument.
• Her anger was like a storm, filled with profanity and fury.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The author's use of a purple passage in the novel demonstrated their mastery of descriptive language.
• I really liked that purple passage in the book - it painted such a vivid picture in my mind.
• Dude, did you read that purple passage in the story? It was so lit!
• Her speech was like a purple passage, full of eloquence and beauty.

noun a piece of music or poetry that vividly describes a scene or evokes a particular emotion

• The artist used intricate techniques of word painting to vividly describe the scene in his novel.
• I love how the author does word painting in this book - it really brings the story to life!
• The rapper's lyrics are like word painting - they paint a picture in your mind with every verse.
• Her storytelling was like word painting, creating a beautiful image in the listener's mind.

noun a place or state of torment and punishment in an afterlife

adverb used for emphasis or to express anger, frustration, or surprise

• What the hell were you thinking when you made that decision?
• Why the hell did you do that?
• Where the hell did you find that?
• She danced like the hell at the party last night.