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प्रश्न
Explain the metaphor in the following line :
Oft a little morning rain
Foretells a pleasant day.
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उत्तर
Rain foretells a pleasant day, which literally means that the day will be filled with pleasantness and happiness. Rain doesn't foretell anything, as it cannot speak, but it indirectly depicts happiness.
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