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Figurative Language - Apostrophe
This document discusses figurative language and addresses speaking to absent or inanimate things to express emotions rather than to get a response. It provides examples of addressing absent concepts like a star, darkness, or the blue moon as well as inanimate objects like the ocean or a computer to convey feelings rather than for a literal response. The examples cover a range of topics from nature to death to technology to demonstrate speaking to things that cannot respond back.
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An introduction to figurative language, emphasizing its use in expressing emotions and addressing the inanimate.
Discussion of various examples where individuals express emotions to absent entities, highlighting emotional resonance.
Illustrations of poetic expressions addressing stars, darkness, and loneliness, showcasing emotional depth.
Further examples of figurative language through colloquial expressions, revealing humor and personality.
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Figurative Language - Apostrophe
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- 2. To speakto a dead or absent person or to an inanimate object or abstract idea. Not to get a response, but to express emotions.
- 3. Bright Star,how I wish I were as steadfast as though art! Hello darkness, my old friend. I’ve come to talk to you again. Blue Moon, you saw me standing alone Without a dream in my heart Without a love of my own
- 4. Roll onblue ocean Oh, Death, be not proud! Busy old fool, unruly sun, Who dost thou call on us? Why don’t you ever work, you stupid computer!