Question 25
MediumOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"O wind, blow away my sorrows!"
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The speaker talks directly to the wind with "O", as if it could listen. That is apostrophe.
Worth noting
Alliteration repeats first sounds, and "wind", "blow" and "sorrows" do not share one.
- Concept
- Apostrophe
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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