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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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