1- There is a hell of information over there
2- What the hell are you talking about
3- There is a hell of difference between these two
2006-10-31 17:22:01 · 10 answers · asked by k_rehman77 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I assume that you are asking about the meaning and significance of the word 'hell' in the above sentences.
Hell is a word which is usually considered a profanity when used in ways other than the following definition: In major religions such as Christianity and Islam, hell is defined as the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment.
However, hell is sometimes used as an interjection, exclamation, enhancing word.
Correctly, the first sentence should read: There is a hell of a lot of information there. In this case, hell is used to enhance the sentence. The use of hell here stresses that there "truely is a LOT of information over there". This effect or meaning can be achieved in several other ways. However, some of them may not be equally as effective. Take for example, this rephrasing of the sentence, which does away with the profanity 'hell': "There is a LOT of information over there!." In this sentence, the meaning portrayed is similar, however, overuse of this style might be seen as ineffective writing. the word hell in this sentence could also be replaced by 'really a lot' or other words which potray such a meaning.
In the second sentence, the word hell is used as an interjection. Anotehr example of the use of hell as an interjecition is: "where the hell did this come from?" The use of hell in this way is generally considered vulgar and it is clearly a profanity. Hell is used to enhance the sentence and give greater meaning to the sentence. It also gives the reader an idea about the emotion of the writer/speaker. The use of profanties as interjections to flavour up one's writings is certainly helpful, however, overuse or misuse should be avoided. Also, any use of profanity must be avoided in official or formal situations of in contexts where children might be exposed to it. The word hell in this sentence can be replace with other expletives such as ****, crap devil and so on.
The third sentence should correctly read: There is a hell of a difference between these two. The use of hell in this sentence is somewhat similar to the first sentence.
For furhter information, search wikipedia for profanities.
2006-10-31 17:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by Hakim Bin Luqman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The meaning of first sentence is that there is loads of information there that can actually help......
The second sentence means that the person who the writer was listening to was talking crap or totally out of context....
the third sentence means that there is more than lot of difference between the two things being discussed....
In all the three sentences the writer Displays the use of word HELL in different contexts.....
2006-11-01 01:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. King 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adjective to describe difference, topic, information in a negative mood..omit the word hell..the sentence still makes perfect sense..
2006-11-01 01:33:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell, f u c k n so on...these r just extra words in sentences.
1- it means lot
2- no meaning, extra word
3- lot
here's some help for u...
check this out...
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=****
instead of the 4 stars, use f u c k
2006-11-01 01:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by musa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
English is so dull language.
A single word for different meanings is sign of how little matured it is.
Lack of new words.
2006-11-01 01:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by EARTHLING99 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is this a trick question...it or hell?
2006-11-01 01:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Rodney I 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
means hell here with hells
2006-11-01 01:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by odysseyhellas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"ke pheteletso ya mantsu"
don't worry about the language, u'll learn it when u are old enough 2 do so
thats hell.......hahahahahaha...................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-01 08:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by honey bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand this question
2006-11-01 01:27:46 · answer #9 · answered by J B W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
huh?
2006-11-01 01:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by melissa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋