Question

In poetry, very often, there are lines in which the poet seems to talk directly to an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing/object. Such a tactic/device used by the poet is the Figure of Speech ‘Apostrophe’.

For example,
Twinkle, twinkle little star .....
Death! Where is thy sting?
O, Caveman! I wish I could live with you.

Now, complete the following, creating an example of an Apostrophe of your own.

1. O, Life! How ......................
2. Dear God, Please ......................
3. Books! You are ......................
4. Exams! I wish ......................
5. O, You beautiful sky ......................

Answer 1

1. O, Life! How mysterious you are!
2. Dear God, Please help me be humble and kind!
3. Books! You are the most amazing friends I can ever have!
4. Exams! I wish you could be easier!
5. O, You beautiful sky your vastness amazes me!