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The literary term 'apostrophe' denotes:
The literary term 'apostrophe' denotes:
Updated On: Jul 18, 2024
- A comparison of an abstract idea with its opposite.
- An address to a person, or a personified idea or power.
- A break within an iambic pentameter.
- The possession of a character by a spirit.
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): An address to a person, or a personified idea or power.
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