What is the difference between Apostrophe in Figure of Speech and Apostrophe as Punctuation Mark?

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Students can generally get confused while using an apostrophe as a figure of speech or a punctuation mark. Let's take a look at the differences between the two, with examples, to avoid confusion:

Parameter	Apostrophe in Figure of Speech	Apostrophe as Punctuation Mark
Definition	A literary device where the speaker directly addresses someone or something that is not present or cannot respond.	A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession, contractions and omission of letters.
Function	Used to express strong emotions, create dramatic effect, or highlight the significance of the subject.	used in general writing to clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
Example	· "O, Death, be not proud," (opening line of John Donne's famous poem "Death, Be Not Proud") · "Hush, world, be still, no sound, no sigh, no breath" (A.R. Gurney)	· That's my bottle. (contraction) · The cat's fur is soft. (possession) · Don't stand outside. (omission of letters)

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