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प्रश्न
What is the significance of the particular day described in the story “All summer in a day”?
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उत्तर
All summer in a day is set on the planet, Venus. The description of the planet is not based on scientific evidence. The particular day described in the story is a rainy day, which has some significance because it, the sun is not visible.
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