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On the Basis of Your Understanding of the Poem, Answer the Following Question by Ticking the Correct Option.

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On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following question
by ticking the correct option.

The tone and mood of the rain in the poem reflects its_________.

Options

  • love for the earth

  • desire to take revenge

  • merriment as it destroys

  • desire to look beautiful

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love for the earth

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Chapter 2.6: Song of The Rain - Exercise [Page 85]

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CBSE English Literature Reader [English] Class 9
Chapter 2.6 Song of The Rain
Exercise | Q 4.2 | Page 85

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