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Don't ever try to saw her pride, her self-respect. She knows how to thaw you, saw you – so beware! What is the tone of the author?

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Don't ever try to saw her pride, her self-respect.
She knows how to thaw you, saw you – so beware!

What is the tone of the author?

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Solution

The tone of the poet is threatening.

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Chapter 3.2: I am Every Woman - Exercise [Page 85]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 3.2 I am Every Woman
Exercise | Q A. 4. b) | Page 85

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