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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
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the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
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Will fill you in later, Dear! I send out a synopsis of points covered to members unable to attend.
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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
1. social
2. entertainment
the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
compound complex

Thanks, Tara!
Triple posts for emphasis.
This will be covered in tomorrow's Senior Citizens Creative Writing class. I send out a monthly notice of what we're to study; tomorrow it will be Parataxis, Apostrophe, and Janus words. Then, we do a gentle critique of members' writing.
They love it!
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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
1. social
2. entertainment
the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
compound complex

In poetry, an apostrophe is a figure of speech in which the poet
addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing. Apostrophes
are found throughout poetry, but they’re less common since the early
20th century. Poets may apostrophize a beloved, the Muse, God, love,
time, or any other entity that can’t respond in reality.

http://grammarist.com/literature/apostrophe-poetry/
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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
1. social
2. entertainment
the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
compound complex

In poetry, an apostrophe is a figure of speech in which the poet
addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing. Apostrophes
are found throughout poetry, but they’re less common since the early
20th century. Poets may apostrophize a beloved, the Muse, God, love,
time, or any other entity that can’t respond in reality.
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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
1. social
2. entertainment
the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
compound complex

Poets may apostrophize a beloved, the Muse, God, love, time, or any other entity that can't respond in reality. (trouble posting link: grammarist.com)
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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
1. social
2. entertainment
the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
compound complex

Thanks, everyone, for your enlightening comments. Interesting how the root means turning away from, as I recall (see OC's detailed description).
Excellent points, all!
Gratefully,
CC
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Apostrophe
by compound complex in
1. social
2. entertainment
the lyrics to the song, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe).

learn something new every day!.

twinkle, twinkle, little star, how i wonder what you are.
compound complex

The lyrics to the song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," are an example of apostrophe (not an apostrophe). Learn something new every day!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveler in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveler in the dark.
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
How I wonder what you are.
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If you're expecting a mass exodus anytime soon, FORGET ABOUT IT!
by nowwhat? in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i have to make a token appearance at the k.h.

once a month or so and this week went to a different hall.

and believe me they are all still totally oblivious to all the negative news about the pedophiles and shunning that have come under scrutiny by the media and other governments.
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You're welcome, OrphanCrow!
As you are already aware, I love your posts! There's nothing wrong with your manner of expression; however, I, an American, punctuate somewhat differently from you other English writing folk here.
I can live with that!
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Edited, to correct earlier presented material and to supply new information:
The above is a rare case of postmodifier usage in English: galore (adjective) following Potential (noun). Time immemorial and court martial are two others. Court martial derives from the French, cour martiale. In French, adjectives most generally follow the noun (but not always).
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If you're expecting a mass exodus anytime soon, FORGET ABOUT IT!
by nowwhat? in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i have to make a token appearance at the k.h.

once a month or so and this week went to a different hall.

and believe me they are all still totally oblivious to all the negative news about the pedophiles and shunning that have come under scrutiny by the media and other governments.
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Potential galore. -- OrphanCrow
The above is a rare case of postmodifier usage in English: galore (adjective) following Potential (noun). Time immemorial and court martial are two others.

More importantly, however, is your bringing to mind -- once again, today -- my current study of modes of persuasion: ethos, pathos, logos, kairos. As you surely already know, the speaker must be credible; he will appeal to his audience's emotions; he will "prove his case"; he will choose the right time to present that case. Of course, as in any argument, what is the basis -- "facts" -- that bolsters his argument? Herein lies the crux of the matter: is he misleading his auditors? When I preached the Good News of the Kingdom, I had all my spiritual ducks in a row, employing the four components of persuasive speech, and I had Jehovah as my backer! Well, it all comes down to "logos" -- truth or error.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses threaten Irish blogger with damages (avoidjw.org)
by Not_Culty in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
jason wynne: threatened with legal action by the jehovah’s witnesses .

sect claims publication of its secret policy documents is a copyright violation; website contents also include documents concerning child sex abuse allegations.

https://www.businesspost.ie/news/jehovahs-witnesses-granted-subpoena-irish-blogger-412638.
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This poor unfortunate person make a mistake and ended up downloading several org publications from *gasp* an apostate website!! But, fortunately Jehobah's spirit was at work, and the holy spirit guided this man to "get the correct understanding" from the literature he read. -- OrphanCrow
How old memories are triggered is illustrated by my recollection just now of an occurrence at Bethel, circa 1970. One of my newbie peers was dismissed because, from afar, Dad was influencing him with "old light," that emanating from the discarded works of Joseph Rutherford. Apparently, the son was significantly influenced by JFR, via Dad, to have his Bethel personality corrupted, hence making his further stay impossible.
No Internet then, just phones and letters and personal visits . . .