Other interjections serve as what some linguists call “continuers,” such as mm-hmm—signals from the listener that they’re paying attention and the speaker should keep going. Once again, the form of ...

She’s now working to see if emojis serve similar functions in text conversations. The role of interjections goes even deeper than regulating the flow of conversation. Interjections also help in ...

She’s now working to see if emojis serve similar functions in text conversations. The role of interjections goes even deeper than regulating the flow of conversation. Interjections also help in ...

She’s now working to see if emojis serve similar functions in text conversations. WATCH: How social media ‘likes’ create a conversation of connection The role of interjections goes even ...