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You will probably agree that this story does not have breathless adventure and exciting action. Then what in your opinion makes it interesting? - English Core

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You will probably agree that this story does not have breathless adventure and exciting action. Then what in your opinion makes it interesting?

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उत्तर

Pointers have been provided for students' reference.

It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.

The various reasons which make this story mind-gripping and a real page turner, are:

  • The innocence of the language which keeps us in suspense about the belongingness of the horse.

  • The mystery behind riding horse;

The interesting feature which makes this story captivating is the way in which the relationship between the author and his cousin develops.

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पाठ 1: The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse - Reading with insight [पृष्ठ ८]

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पाठ 1 The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse
Reading with insight | Q 1 | पृष्ठ ८

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