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Q.4: Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
I looked again at her, wan, pale
as a late winter's moon and felt that old
familiar ache, my childhood's fear,
but all I said was, see you soon, Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile......
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i) At present, the poet is...... a) in the car b) in the aeroplane c) crossed the security check d) in her mother's home
ii) What was the poet's childhood fear?
iii) What were the poet's parting words?
iv) Which poetic device is used in the line "All I did was smile and smile and smile"?
v) Explain, 'late winter's moon'.
vi) The smile of the poet signifies.... a) Her joy b) her freedom c) her carelessness d) effort to control emotions



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Final answer:

The poet is in her mother's home, experiencing a childhood fear and parting with a smile. The 'late winter's moon' represents a pale appearance, and the smile of the poet signifies an effort to control emotions.


Explanation:

i) At present, the poet is... d) in her mother's home

ii) What was the poet's childhood fear? The poet's childhood fear is indicated as a familiar ache, which is a reference to their childhood fear.

iii) What were the poet's parting words? The poet's parting words were, 'see you soon, Amma.'

iv) Which poetic device is used in the line 'All I did was smile and smile and smile'? Anaphora is the poetic device used in the line.

v) Explain, 'late winter's moon'. The 'late winter's moon' symbolizes a pale, wan appearance, reflecting a sense of coldness and familiarity to the poet.

vi) The smile of the poet signifies... d) effort to control emotions


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