# A Style Guide

From Appendix XIII of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, 9th Edition–a style
guide:

8\. Exclamation mark

This is used after an exclamatory word, phrase, or sentence expressing
any of the following:

8.1 Absurdity:

> _What an idea!_

8.2 Command or warning:

> _Go to your room!_\
> _Be careful!_

8.3 Contempt or disgust:

> _They are revolting!_

8.4 Emotion or pain:

> _I hate you!_\
> _That really hurts!_\
> _Ouch!_

8.5 Enthusiasm:

> _I’d love to come!_

8.6 Wish or regret:

> _Let me come!_\
> _If only I could swim!_

8.7 Wonder, admiration, or surprise:

> _What a good idea!_\
> _Aren’t they beautiful!_

[Note that each use is equally-well illustrated by the simpler, and more
straight-forward _Fuck!_, with the possible exception of 8.2 (_Fuck
off!_ better?) and 8.5 (_Fuck yeah!_ better?).]