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Figures of speech · Question 25 of 60

Question 25

MediumOriginal question

Name the figure of speech in this line.

"O wind, blow away my sorrows!"

Options for question 25

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. 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 time
30 s
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