Apostrophic

/ˌæpəˈstrɒfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, resembling, or characterized by apostrophe, the rhetorical device or punctuation mark.

Etymology

From apostrophe plus the adjective suffix -ic. Emerged in literary and grammatical terminology to describe texts, passages, or usage featuring apostrophes.

Kelly Says

An 'apostrophic moment' in literature is when the author basically breaks the fourth wall and starts addressing you or some invisible character—it's like the poem is suddenly reaching out and touching your shoulder!

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