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What do you notice about the beginning and the ending of the poem? - English Core

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To what is the bird’s movement compared? What is the basis for the comparison?

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The movement of the bird is compared to that of a lizard.

A lizard moves in a sleek and smooth manner, reflecting a lot of dexterity in its alertness and quickness of movement. Similarly, the entry of the goldfinch into the thickness of the tree is ‘sleek’, ‘alert’ and ‘abrupt’.

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अध्याय 3.2: The Laburnum Top - Think it out [पृष्ठ ३२]

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अध्याय 3.2 The Laburnum Top
Think it out | Q 2 | पृष्ठ ३२

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