Used with a rising intonation to genuinely express surprise.

Emotional Intonation

Followed by an exclamation point to convey excitement or shock.

Expressive Punctuation

Commonly used in informal chats where sharing news can cause astonishment.

Invites someone to share what they know about a topic in detail.

Starts a conversation by asking for specific knowledge or facts.

Keep your tone neutral; this isn't expressing surprise but asking for data.

Indicates you are not surprised by an outcome that is typical.

Implies that what occurred is exactly what you expected to happen.

Used among friends or informal settings to agree on an unexpected event.

Can be humorous, feigning shock even if the situation was somewhat expected.

Sometimes has a sarcastic undertone, signaling that an event is not a real surprise.