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  1. This poem showcases the poetess' love of nature while she was incarcerated. We feel at ease as she describes the tamarind tree, cluster of mango trees, palm trees, and seemul trees. Otherwise, life is incredibly depressing and miserable. She observes the moon as its light filters through the holes iRead more

    This poem showcases the poetess’ love of nature while she was incarcerated. We feel at ease as she describes the tamarind tree, cluster of mango trees, palm trees, and seemul trees. Otherwise, life is incredibly depressing and miserable. She observes the moon as its light filters through the holes in the bamboo grove.

     

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  1. 1. Simile: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not applicable. For example, “Red-red, and startling like a trumpet’s sound.” 2. Metaphor: A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used toRead more

    1. Simile: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not applicable. For example, “Red-red, and startling like a trumpet’s sound.”
    2. Metaphor: A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. For example, “And o’er the quiet pools the seemuls lean,”

     

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  1. The garden, ‘Baugmaree’ which was the garden of the Dutt family is the main theme of the poem. The poetess has described the scenic beauty of her garden in it. The poem is a straightforward lyric poem that aims to express only the joy and beauty the speaker discovers in her garden house. It is strucRead more

    The garden, ‘Baugmaree’ which was the garden of the Dutt family is the main theme of the poem. The poetess has described the scenic beauty of her garden in it. The poem is a straightforward lyric poem that aims to express only the joy and beauty the speaker discovers in her garden house. It is structured in a way that leverages the sonnet form to efficiently express the pace and significance of many pictures, and it uses more straightforward, everyday English than Dutt’s translations.

     

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  1. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- Studying the structure of a mouse, Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example-Read more

    1. Alliteration: Alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. Example- Studying the structure of a mouse,
    2. Personification: Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects are given human traits and qualities. Example- Which even now inside me dwells.

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  1. The poem is the child’s imagination as an escape from studying. While studying, more often than not, the mind drifts away from the subject and begins daydreaming. Such is the case of this child who reveals his wonderful journey to the moon and back through this poem.   My trip to the moon SummaRead more

    The poem is the child’s imagination as an escape from studying. While studying, more often than not, the mind drifts away from the subject and begins daydreaming. Such is the case of this child who reveals his wonderful journey to the moon and back through this poem.

     

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  1. The poem is light and fun. It reveals the colourful imagination of a child and his tendency to keep it a secret. My Trip to the moon Summary

    The poem is light and fun. It reveals the colourful imagination of a child and his tendency to keep it a secret.

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  1. His father who was a burning type and was cremated correctly as he was born by caeserian method brought through a brahmin gheto and passed away while buying fruits in the market , soon the author tells that his father has left 2 unmarried daughters, a bed wetting grandson , a house leaning towards tRead more

    His father who was a burning type and was cremated correctly as he was born by caeserian method brought through a brahmin gheto and passed away while buying fruits in the market , soon the author tells that his father has left 2 unmarried daughters, a bed wetting grandson , a house leaning towards the bent coconut tree and paper with dust collected and a changed mother more than a ritual one.

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    Imagery- Imagery is figurative language or visual symbolism. Eg. Snow white, snow bright was her mane, Fish to catch, big and small. Malu Bhalu Summary

    1. Imagery– Imagery is figurative language or visual symbolism. Eg. Snow white, snow bright was her mane, Fish to catch, big and small.

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  1. A bear named Malu and her mother are the subject of the poem. The poem is a representation of a typical mother-daughter relationship. When the daughter is young, the mother is reluctant to let her explore the world, but after the mother gains confidence, she encourages her daughter to pursue all ofRead more

    A bear named Malu and her mother are the subject of the poem. The poem is a representation of a typical mother-daughter relationship. When the daughter is young, the mother is reluctant to let her explore the world, but after the mother gains confidence, she encourages her daughter to pursue all of her goals.

     

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