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Question
Apart from the children, no other human beings are mentioned in the poem. However, many natural elements are shown to act like persons. Name them and also write what they do.
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Solution
Natural elements that are shown to act like persons are:
- The Sky - bows his head in respect.
- The Sun - takes a dip in the river and dresses up; waits and smiles on one side of the road.
- The Breeze - sings songs of blessings.
- The Flowers - sing songs; awaken the road.
- The Roads - are sleepy.
- The Peepal tree - waves his hands.
- The Roads - are shining bright.
- Cite two - administrative changes.
- Time - is sitting on an old roof.
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