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The Figure of Speech ‘Apostrophe’ exists throughout the poem. Pick out the line where the poet directly addresses. the grief in his heart ____________ ____________

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The Figure of Speech ‘Apostrophe’ exists throughout the poem. Pick out the line where the poet directly addresses.

the grief in his heart

  1. ____________
  2. ____________
Short/Brief Note
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Solution

  1. “But O heart! heart! heart!”
  2. “O the bleeding drops of red”
  3. “But I, with mournful tread”
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Chapter 4.3: O Captain ! My Captain ! - English Workshop [Page 143]

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Balbharati English Coursebook [Marathi] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4.3 O Captain ! My Captain !
English Workshop | Q 4.(A).(b) | Page 143

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  1. ____________
  2. ____________

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  1. ____________
  2. ____________

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