Question

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words:

Bring out the literal and metaphorical meaning of the word “plunge” with reference to the young seagull who failed to muster up the courage to the plunge.

(Stories About Flying)

Answer 1

Literally, “plunge” is the seagull’s physical leap from the cliff into the air/sea; he hesitates at the brink. Metaphorically, it represents taking a fearful, decisive risk the leap into independence, courage, and growth that the young seagull initially could not make, as shown in the story.