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What is it called when a poet directly addresses a person or thing that cannot respond?

A.
personification
B.
metaphor
C.
apostrophe
D.
assonance

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The correct answer for this question would be option C. APOSTROPHE. The figure of speech in which the poet directly addresses a person or thing that cannot respond is called apostrophe. It is sometimes represented by exclamation “O”. Hope this answers your question.
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