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प्रश्न
The poem expresses feelings of serenity. Pick out expressions from the above poem that express the same.
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उत्तर
- “…another sky, Ever serene and fair.”
- “…another sunshine,”
- “…a little forest, …leaf is ever green.”
- “…brighter garden,”
- “…unfading flowers, …the bright bee hum.”
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| Surrounding | razzle-dazzle | – |
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Rooster
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