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प्रश्न
The cherry tree is a narrative poem. Features that make it a narrative poem are given below. Justify them with proper examples.
Characters are referred to.
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उत्तर
The cherry tree, the poet himself, and elements of nature – animals, birds, insects have been referred to.
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Explain with reference to the context.
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Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
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By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
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one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
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| helplessness | ||
| no emotion | ||
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| willingness to tackle it | ||
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