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Question
Think and answer in your own words.
Why does the writer begin by quoting the lines from William Blake’s poem (Auguries of Innocence)?
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Solution
These lines show that if we pause to reflect. There is much beauty in nature, and plenty that we can learn from it. The write-up expands on the same idea. Thus reflecting the philosophy of William Blake’s poetic lines.
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- Scientific name .................
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| 3. | 3. |
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