Comprehension
Read the poem carefully and answer the TWO questions that follow.
It hurts to walk on new legs:
The curse of consonants. The wobble of vowels.
And you for whom I gave up a kingdom
Can never love that thing I was.
When you look into my past
You see
Only weeds and scales.
Once I had a voice.
Now I have legs.
Sometimes I wonder
Was it a fair trade?
It hurts to walk on new legs:
The curse of consonants. The wobble of vowels.
And you for whom I gave up a kingdom
Can never love that thing I was.
When you look into my past
You see
Only weeds and scales.
Once I had a voice.
Now I have legs.
Sometimes I wonder
Was it a fair trade?
Question: 1
Which of the following statements BEST reflects the theme of the poem?
Which of the following statements BEST reflects the theme of the poem?
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- Our quest for love is accompanied with pain.
- Nostalgic recollection undermines materialistic gains.
- Our loss of identity is irreparable.
- As the future unfolds, our distant past looks pleasant.
- Our concern for loss is more than what we gain.
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct answer is option (A):Our quest for love is accompanied with pain.
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Question: 2
What does the author BEST mean by “Once I had a voice. /Now I have legs?”
What does the author BEST mean by “Once I had a voice. /Now I have legs?”
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- The poet puts less value on the new world
- The poet is contemplative of his/her identity
- The poet’s actions speak louder than his/her words now
- The poet is indecisive about choosing between the two worlds
- The poet has lost his/her speech
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is option (B)The poet is contemplative of his/her identity
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