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"twinkle, twinkle, little star how I wonder what you are"
"Oh, snow, why must you hamper my enjoyment with your vicious cold bite?"
By using an apostrophe in figurative language you are making a reference to something inanimate ( or not alive) this can also go for anyone who is dead or not present.
For instance: "Romeo, Romeo, where art thou Romeo?"
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What are some examples of apostrophe sentences as figures of speech?
apostrophe: addressing something absent or not human as if it were there or could answer back. example: (to a clock) why aren't you moving faster?
Apostrophe is a type of figurative language in which?
someone absent or dead or something nonhuman is addressed as if it were alive and present.
What are some examples of MaCarthys use of dramatic language?
body language and sexuality
Could you give examples of figurative language in Maroo of the Winter Cave?
Could you give examples of figurative language in Maroo of the Winter Cave?
Can you give seven examples of figurative language from the book The Cay?
hdrb
Does Subpoenas need an apostrophe?
Depends on the usage. Examples: The subpoena's language was really hard to understand. The subpoenas were served on the 27th.
What is the sign for apostrophe?
The sign for an apostrophe is '. It is used to indicate possession or contraction in written language.
10 examples of apostrophe?
ok okokokokokokokokokokokoko
What should be applied to contractions in language?
Apostrophes are used to indicate contractions in language. For example, "it is" becomes "it's" with the apostrophe replacing the missing letter "i".
Does Korean's need an apostrophe?
No, Korean language does not use apostrophes in its writing system.
What does the apostrophe in the Arabic language mean when you write the pronunciation in English?
you dont use apostrophe's in Arabic. (i study Arabic in school)
What is the called?
The ' mark is called an apostrophe. It has four uses: 1. The apostrophe indicates possessive forms of nouns. Examples: "Mary's book, " "The dog's bed" ---- 2. The apostrophe indicates the omission of letters: Examples: will not = won't do not = don't I am = I'm ---- 3. The apostrophe indicates pluralized nouns (note: there is some question as to the necessity of this usage): Example: "How many no's were counted on the ballot?" ---- 4. The apostrophe is used in some last names. Examples: O'Brien, O'Donnell, D'Arby, etc.
What figurative language is But O grief where hast thou led you?
apostrophe
What is the name for this ' symbol used to show possession in the English language?
The name for the ' symbol used to show possession in English is an apostrophe.
What is purpose of an apostrophe?
An apostrophe can be used to: 1. show contractions Examples: do not: don't it is: it's 2. show ownership Examples: Ann's dress Kevin's luxury car
Do you use an apostrophe with name ends with s?
Yes. An apostrophe is used with the names that end with s. Examples: Ross' bag or Ross's bag Cris' watch
What are examples of the literary devices apostrophe conceit metonymy and pun in Act III of Romeo and Juliet?
examples of conceit in figurative devics
