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Apostrophe
01
the symbol ' used in writing to show possession or omission of letters or numbers
02
a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses a person, abstract idea, object, or thing that is not present or cannot respond as if it could respond
What is an "apostrophe"?
An apostrophe is a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses someone or something that is not present, or an abstract concept, as if it could respond. This could include addressing a person who is absent, an inanimate object, or an abstract idea like love or death. The purpose of using an apostrophe is often to express emotions, make a statement, or convey a sense of intimacy or urgency.
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