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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
The Subject in an English sentence is usually the noun or pronoun, which is talked about or is performing the action. The easiest trick to identify the subject is to ask yourself, "Who or what is doing the action?" or "Who or what is this sentence about?" The answer is usually the subject.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
There are three types of subject in English language:
Subject | Description | Example |
Simple Subject | · This is a single word, typically a noun or pronoun. · It's the "who" or "what" of the sentence that performs the action or is being acted upon. | · The cat is sitting in the sun. · Meera is having her lunch |
Compound Subject | · A compound subject is made of two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction like "and" or "or". · It indicates that multiple entities are performing the action or being acted upon. | · Tim and Peter are playing in the park. · Mike, Tira or Kate can come and be a part of the play. |
Complete Subject | · The complete subject includes the simple subject and any words like adjectives, articles, or other phrases that describe it. · These words provide more information about the subject. | · The soft white rabbit won the race. · The cute little boy is dancing in the rain. |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 9
The Subject is the core component of a sentence in English language. It is the 'thing' that is being talked about or described in the sentence. The subject can be the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that performs the action of the verb. For example: The girl is eating her food: The subject here is the 'girl' as she is the one who is doing the action, that is, eating her food.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
Grammatically, in home and at home are correct. However, their usage varies in terms of context. The use of 'at home' shows something or someone is located in the home. However, 'in home' describes something that happens in the home. For more clarity, have a look at the examples below:
- At home: I left the keys at home.
- In home: The keys are placed over the refrigerator in home.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
The commonly used 6 prepositions of place are:
- In: The box is in the almirah.
- On: The plate is on the kitchen slab.
- At: The car is parked at the station.
- Under: Yohan threw the toys under the bed.
- Over: The dog jumped over the barrier.
- Between: The table is between the chairs.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
The Preposition of Place describes the place where something or someone is located. The commonly used Preposition of Place words are in, on, at, under, over, above, below, in front of, next to, beneath, beside, near, by, in front of, next to, between, among, etc.
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