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प्रश्न
Guess what friendly words these two gentlemen exchange when shaking hands.
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उत्तर
| James | Hi, John, great to see you. How are you? |
| John | Hi, James, I’m fine. It is nice to see you. |
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What do you associate with the title of the poem?
What happens to the poet when he visits someone for the third time?
What does the poet mean when he says ‘good bye’?
What does he desire to unlearn and relearn?
Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.
hands search my empty pockets
Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.
to unlearn all these muting things
This poem is nothing but a criticism of modern life. Justify this statement.
Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow in a sentence or two.
With all my heart I do admire
Athletes who sweat for fun or hire
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And ‘tis my faith that every flower
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Read the lines given below and answer the question that follow.
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If such be Nature’s holy plan.
- What does ‘heaven’ refer to?
- Why does the poet call it ‘holy’?
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Have I not reason to lament
What Man has made of Man?
Read the following line and identify the figure of speech used in each extract.
What Man has made of Man?
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Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.
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He’s the bafflement of Scotland
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- What is their asset?
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