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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
An abstract noun is an idea, state, quality, or feeling that is intangible in nature. By being intangible, abstract nouns cannot be seen, touched, or physically measured, but can be understood or felt emotionally.
For example, love, anger, beauty, anxiety, happiness, knowledge, wisdom, and hate.
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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Below are 10 abstract noun examples in a sentence:
1. Justice delayed is justice denied.
2. Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
3. Anger often leads to regret if not controlled.
4. Peace begins with a smile.
5. One must earn loyalty through trust and respect.
6. Kindness costs nothing but means everything.
7. One gains wisdom through experience, not merely by acquiring knowledge.
8. A reaction to the unknown is often fear, but responding with courage is a choice.
9. The journey to success is often driven by strong ambition.
10. In the end, it is the truth that holds the greatest power and always triumphs.
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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
An abstract noun is an idea, state, quality, or feeling that is intangible in nature. By being intangible, abstract nouns cannot be seen, touched, or physically measured, but can be understood or felt emotionally.
For example, love, anger, beauty, anxiety, happiness, knowledge, wisdom, and hate.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some law experts recommended books that candidates can take help from to prepare for LET 2025 as well:
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English
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Mathematics |
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GK and Current Affairs
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Analytical Abilities |
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Legal Aptitude and Awareness
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students can consider the following books to study Apostrophe in Figure of Speech for better clarity and understanding of the topic:
Book | Author |
FIGURES OF SPEECH MADE SIMPLE for High Schools & Colleges | This book provides a clear and concise explanation of figures of speech, including apostrophe, with examples and exercises. |
Wren and Martin Key | It explains various figures of speech, including apostrophe, along with numerous examples. |
Various novels by George Orwell, William Shakespeare and others | |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students can generally get confused while using an apostrophe as a figure of speech or a punctuation mark. Let's take a look at the differences between the two, with examples, to avoid confusion:
Parameter | Apostrophe in Figure of Speech | Apostrophe as Punctuation Mark |
Definition | A literary device where the speaker directly addresses someone or something that is not present or cannot respond. | A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession, contractions and omission of letters. |
Function | Used to express strong emotions, create dramatic effect, or highlight the significance of the subject. | used in general writing to clarify the meaning of words and phrases. |
Example | · "O, Death, be not proud," (opening line of John Donne's famous poem "Death, Be Not Proud") · "Hush, world, be still, no sound, no sigh, no breath" (A.R. Gurney) | · That's my bottle. (contraction) · The cat's fur is soft. (possession) · Don't stand outside. (omission of letters)
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Apostrophe as a figure of speech is most often used in novels or similar art writings. Therefore, the best way to master its use and understand the topic is to read a lot. Students can follow the below mentions tips to ace Apostrophe as a figure of speech.
· Analyzing examples: Look for apostrophe examples in literature you're reading or are familiar with, analyzing its usage.
· Practicing: Try identifying apostrophe in different texts and writing your own examples.
· Consulting with teachers or professors: They can offer g
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
Following are the rules and structures that students must follow while using apostrophe as a figure of speech:
· Apostrophe always addresses its object in the second person. Sometimes this address involves the word "you" or the more formal "thou." For example: Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness, Thou foster-child of silence and slow time.
· An apostrophe is often introduced by the exclamation "O”. For example, when Juliet cries out: "O Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo?" in Romeo and Juliet.
· While apostrophe often address
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
An Apostrophe, in a figure of speech, is sued to address someone or something that is not present, cannot respond, or is dead. It also represents an abstract or inanimate, as if it were present and capable of understanding. It is mostly used in poetry and dramatic monologues. For example:
· Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet)
· "Twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." (Jane Taylor)
· "O happy dagger!" (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet)
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