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Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the summary using the phrases given below .

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Based on your understanding of the poem, complete the summary using the phrases given below.

In this narrative poem, the poet brings out the idea that is essential for every creature. He conveys this message to the readers through a story of __________ The ant spends all its summer saving __________. The cricket __________ happily in the summer. He __________ anything for the winter. When winter comes, he is worried that his __________ is empty. So, he seeks the help of the ant to have __________ and a __________ to stay. The cricket was even prepared to repay it in the future. The ant made it clear that ants __________. He also enquired the cricket if it had saved anything when the weather was fine. The cricket answered that it had sung day and night enjoying__________. The ant threw the

cricket out and stated in a stern voice it should dance in the winter season too. In his concluding lines, the poet affirms that this is not __________ but it is true and applicable to __________ also.

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In this narrative poem, the poet brings out the idea that is essential for every creature. He conveys this message to the readers through a story of an act and a cricket The ant spends all its summer saving for future. The cricket sings and dances happily in the summer. He doesn't save anything for the winter. When winter comes, he is worried that his kitchen is empty. So, he seeks the help of the ant to have cupboard and a some grains to stay. The cricket was even prepared to repay it in the future. The ant made it clear that ants warm. He also enquired the cricket if it had saved anything when the weather was fine. The cricket answered that it had sung day and night enjoying place. The ant threw the cricket out and stated in a stern voice it should dance in the winter season too. In his concluding lines, the poet affirms that this is not never borrow or lend but it is true and applicable to the pleasant nature also.

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Chapter 4.2: The Ant and the Cricket - Exercise [Page 118]

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Chapter 4.2 The Ant and the Cricket
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