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Which poetic device is used in the phrase “Africa my Africa”?

AIrony

BApostrophe

CHyperbole

DOxymoron

Answer:

B. Apostrophe

Read Explanation:

The speaker directly addresses Africa as though it were a person, a classic example of apostrophe used to evoke strong emotional appeal.


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