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The ‘sundial’ is referred to as a ‘device’ in the poem. Work in pairs to infer the meaning of ‘device’. Share your thoughts with your classmates and teacher.

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The ‘sundial’ is referred to as a ‘device’ in the poem. Work in pairs to infer the meaning of ‘device’. Share your thoughts with your classmates and teacher.

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Device: a tool or object made for a particular purpose.

In the poem, the sundial is called a device because it is used to tell time with the help of the Sun’s shadow.

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Chapter 2: A Concrete Example - Exercise [Page 22]

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NCERT English Poorvi Class 8
Chapter 2 A Concrete Example
Exercise | Q II. a. | Page 22
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