Question

And in the sky the feathered fly turn
turtle while they’re winging.

What does the phrase turn turtle mean?

Options

• Act like a turtle.

• Jump like a turtle.

• Turn upside down.

• Become a turtle.

Answer 1

Turn upside down.

Explanation:

The phrase “turn turtle” means to turn upside down or overturn. In the poem, Bhisma Lochan’s unbearable singing affects even the birds flying in the sky, causing them to turn upside down while flying. This creates a humorous picture of the powerful effect of his singing.