Question

Which of the following expressions has the same literary device as used in "A roadside stand that too pathetically pled."

• A. All the world's a stage.
• B. I wandered lonely, as a cloud.
• C. The brutal wind bullied the tree.
• D. And life is too much like a pathless wood.
• A. Display fruits.
• B. Stop the traffic.
• C. Do business.
• D. Interact with city people.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The literary device used in the line is personification, where the roadside stand is given human qualities by "pleading." Similarly, in option (B), the cloud is personified as wandering lonely.

Answer 2

The poet explains that the roadside stand was established by villagers to sell products and earn money. This is evident from the lines, "for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports..."

Answer 3

The people are self-reliant and seek dignity through their work. The phrase implies that the people running the roadside stand are not seeking charity or begging for bread. Instead, they wish to earn their livelihood with dignity by selling goods and offering services.

Answer 4

The roadside stand is described as "pathetically pled," indicating its poor and pitiable condition, along with its inability to attract significant business.

Answer 5

The phrase "Flower of Cities" refers to the wealth and prosperity of urban areas, not gardens. The poet critiques how urban prosperity often comes at the cost of neglecting rural areas.

Answer 6

The rhyme scheme of the first four lines is aabb, where "sped" (line 2) rhymes with "shed" (line 1). Hence, a word like "fled" would also fit this rhyme pattern.