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प्रश्न
In the poem Telephone Conversation, the potent metaphor “stench of rancid breath” is used to ______.
विकल्प
evoke a strong sense of repulsion and disgust.
describe bad odour in the telephone booth.
create a toxic atmosphere.
create a mental image of the lady with bad breath.
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उत्तर
In the poem Telephone Conversation, the potent metaphor “stench of rancid breath” is used to evoke a strong sense of repulsion and disgust.
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