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The little old house was out with a little new shed
in front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped.
A roadside stand that too pathetically pled
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread.
But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports
The flower of cities from sinking and withering faint.
(A Roadside Stand)
in front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped.
A roadside stand that too pathetically pled
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread.
But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports
The flower of cities from sinking and withering faint.
(A Roadside Stand)
Question: 1
Which of the following expressions has the same literary device as used in
"A roadside stand that too pathetically pled."
Which of the following expressions has the same literary device as used in
"A roadside stand that too pathetically pled."
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Personification attributes human qualities to non-human objects or abstract ideas to create imagery and evoke emotions.
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- All the world’s a stage.
- I wandered lonely, as a cloud.
- The brutal wind bullied the tree.
- And life is too much like a pathless wood.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
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.
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Question: 2
Select the option that aptly conveys the poet’s point of view with reference to the above extract:
The roadside stand is put up with the purpose to
Select the option that aptly conveys the poet’s point of view with reference to the above extract:
The roadside stand is put up with the purpose to
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The purpose of a roadside stand is to showcase the dignity of rural labor and their desire for financial independence.
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- Display fruits.
- Stop the traffic.
- Do business.
- Interact with city people.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
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..."
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Question: 3
What do you infer about the people, who put up the roadside stand from the phrase "would not be fair to say for a dole of bread"?
What do you infer about the people, who put up the roadside stand from the phrase "would not be fair to say for a dole of bread"?
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Rural communities often value self-reliance and seek opportunities to sustain themselves with pride and dignity.
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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.
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Question: 4
Complete the following sentence with reference to the extract: The word "pathetically" reflects the ………… condition of the roadside stand.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the extract: The word "pathetically" reflects the ………… condition of the roadside stand.
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Using emotionally charged words like "pathetically" draws the reader's attention to the hardships of rural life.
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The roadside stand is described as "pathetically pled," indicating its poor and pitiable condition, along with its inability to attract significant business.
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Question: 5
State whether the following statement is True or False:
"By 'Flower of Cities,' the poet refers to the garden in cities."
State whether the following statement is True or False:
"By 'Flower of Cities,' the poet refers to the garden in cities."
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Symbols like "Flower of Cities" are often used in poetry to convey prosperity or cultural richness but can also highlight inequality.
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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.
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Question: 6
Based on the rhyme scheme evident in lines 1-4, which word would rhyme with line 2?
Based on the rhyme scheme evident in lines 1-4, which word would rhyme with line 2?
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Identifying rhyme schemes in poetry helps recognize patterns and enhances comprehension of poetic structure.
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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.
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