Apostrophe to the Ocean

What is the primary literary device used in an "apostrophe"?

• Metaphor

• Direct address to an absent or imaginary person or personified abstraction

• Simile

• Hyperbole

In the context of poetry, what does the term "apostrophe" refer to?

• A punctuation mark

• A type of stanza

• A figure of speech where the speaker addresses someone absent or something non-human

• A rhyme scheme

Which of the following is an example of an apostrophe in literature?

• "The sun smiled down on us."

• "O Death, where is thy sting?"

• "Life is like a box of chocolates."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

In an apostrophe to the ocean, which of the following might the speaker address?

• The waves

• The sun

• The mountains

• The forest

Which of the following lines is an example of an apostrophe?

• "The stars are shining brightly tonight."

• "O Ocean, your vastness overwhelms me."

• "The river flows gently."

• "Birds sing in the morning."

In an apostrophe to the ocean, which emotion is most likely to be expressed?

• Indifference

• Awe

• Boredom

• Confusion

Which of the following best describes the tone of an apostrophe to the ocean?

• Sarcastic

• Reverent

• Indifferent

• Humorous

What is the purpose of using apostrophe in literature?

• To provide factual information

• To create a dialogue with the reader

• To express emotions and thoughts directly to an absent or abstract entity

• To describe a setting

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an apostrophe?

• Addressing an absent or imaginary person

• Addressing an inanimate object

• Addressing a present audience

• Addressing an abstract concept

In an apostrophe to the ocean, which literary element is most likely to be emphasized?

• Plot

• Character development

• Imagery

• Dialogue