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प्रश्न
Describe the appearance of the policeman on the beat.
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उत्तर
The policeman on the beat was strong. He had a well-built physique. He had an air of authority about. He had a sense of pride of being a guardian of peace and walked with a swagger.
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The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
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Said more than these words ever will.
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- Poetic devices, language, style
- Special features/novelties/focusing elements
- Values, message
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| Sunil: | _____________________ |
