answersLogoWhite

0

What is an apostrope in poetry?

Updated: 8/17/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

An apostrophe, like any other punctuation mark or letter of the alphabet, means the same thing in poetry that it does in prose. An apostrophe marks where a letter or letters are missing due to a contraction, or indicates the possessive case.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is an apostrope in poetry?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What are the examples of apostrope?

example of apostrope in figure of speech?


Ano ang ibig sabihin ng pagtawag o apostrope?

p a g i b i g


Is it right to use apostrope s in larynx?

No, the correct term is "larynx" without an apostrophe s. The larynx is a part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and plays a key role in producing sound.


What are the invented forms of poetry?

Parody Acrostic Name Poetry Concrete Poetry Clerihew Poetry alphabet poetry definition poetry loop poetry phrase/preposition poetry list poetry terse verse contrast couplet


When was Poetry for Poetry's Sake created?

Poetry for Poetry's Sake was created in 1901.


What are examples of tayutay?

Ito ay ilan lamang sa mga tayutay: 1. Apostrope (panawagan) 2. Ekslamasyon 3. Personipikasyon 4. Metapora 5. Simile 6. Paradox


Who is the secretary of BFAD Philippine 2010?

The BFAD has no secretary for it is not a part of the Cabinet, but it has a director, Director Leticia Gutierrez.


Why is Nabati poetry called?

Nabati poetry is also known as "the people's poetry" and "Bedouin poetry".


Who is the muse for religious poetry?

They distinguished between three kinds of poetry: (religious poetry was not one) Calliope Epic poetry Erato Lyric poetry Polyhymnia Choral poetry


What is teen poetry?

Teen poetry is poetry that is done by/for teens.


What has the author Kimbra L Cutlip written?

Kimbra L. Cutlip has written: 'Sailor's night before Christmas' -- subject(s): American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Christmas, Juvenile poetry, Narrative poetry, Poetry, Sailors, Santa Claus, Christmas poetry 'Firefighter's night before Christmas' -- subject(s): American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Christmas, Fire fighters, Juvenile poetry, Narrative poetry, Poetry, Santa Claus, Christmas poetry


What is a major difference between the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman?

A. Dickinson's poetry addresses many topics at once, whereas Whitman's poetry focuses on a single topic. B. Dickinson's poetry has a strict structure, whereas Whitman's poetry rejects structure. C. Dickinson's poetry is rambling, whereas Whitman's poetry is succinct. D. Dickinson's poetry is frivolous, whereas Whitman's poetry is serious.