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Question
Think and write in your own words.
Why is the maiden Autumn said to wear rice stems in her hair?
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Solution
With the onset of Autumn, rice plantation with their fresh stems are fascinating to look at and that's why the poet says the maiden autumn wears rice stems in her hair.
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