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  1. Enjambment- It is the continuation of a sentence to multiple lines. The sentences in this poem span multiple lines and are therefore of this nature. Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “And an air”, “speckled shells” Meeting PoeRead more

    1. Enjambment– It is the continuation of a sentence to multiple lines. The sentences in this poem span multiple lines and are therefore of this nature.
    2. Alliteration– It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Examples- “And an air”, “speckled shells”

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  1. The poem presents the confusion created in the minds of readers by reading the works of poets with reference to their profiles or personalities. Although some poets look shabby, their poetry tells a different story. So, we should not judge people by their external appearance.   Meeting Poets SuRead more

    The poem presents the confusion created in the minds of readers by reading the works of poets with reference to their profiles or personalities. Although some poets look shabby, their poetry tells a different story. So, we should not judge people by their external appearance.

     

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  1. Metaphor- A metaphor directly refers to one thing by mentioning another. Here, “the time/ When your father/ Uprooted you/ From the backyard/ Of his house/ To plant you/ In the courtyard of others” is a metaphor for his mother’s marriage, and “When a girl/ Took me away/ From you” is a metaphor for thRead more

    1. Metaphor– A metaphor directly refers to one thing by mentioning another. Here, “the time/ When your father/ Uprooted you/ From the backyard/ Of his house/ To plant you/ In the courtyard of others” is a metaphor for his mother’s marriage, and “When a girl/ Took me away/ From you” is a metaphor for the poet’s own marriage. His mother’s “wrinkles” are also an extended metaphor for her sacrifices.

    2. Enjambment– It is the continuation of a sentence to multiple lines. The sentences in this poem span multiple lines and are therefore of this nature.

     

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  1. Mothers make infinite sacrifices for their children, even giving up all they possess. The toll of such sacrifices is heavy. Children need to appreciate and reciprocate motherly love. The poem relates the sacrifices a woman makes while on the path of motherhood.   Wrinkles Summary

    Mothers make infinite sacrifices for their children, even giving up all they possess. The toll of such sacrifices is heavy. Children need to appreciate and reciprocate motherly love. The poem relates the sacrifices a woman makes while on the path of motherhood.

     

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  1. Repetition- It is the repetition of a word or a phrase in the poem for poetic effect. Example- “Give me the strength” 2. Alliteration- It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Example- “my mind”, “strength to surrender my strength”   Prayer for StrengtRead more

    1. Repetition– It is the repetition of a word or a phrase in the poem for poetic effect. Example- “Give me the strength”

    2. Alliteration– It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words. Example- “my mind”, “strength to surrender my strength”

     

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  1. The poet implores God to make his heart strong enough to bear joys and sorrows. He also prays to grant him the strength to help the poor and to make his mind free from everyday issues. At last, he prays to his Lord to give him strength to submit his whole being to His Will.   Prayer for StrengtRead more

    The poet implores God to make his heart strong enough to bear joys and sorrows. He also prays to grant him the strength to help the poor and to make his mind free from everyday issues. At last, he prays to his Lord to give him strength to submit his whole being to His Will.

     

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  1. The wind was impressed by the little girl's play of lighting the lamps filled with oil and leaving those that had no oil left in them. The girl wanted to say that knowledge can be imbibed in those who have strong desire to seek it. And life is there only for those who want to live it to the fullest.Read more

    The wind was impressed by the little girl’s play of lighting the lamps filled with oil and leaving those that had no oil left in them. The girl wanted to say that knowledge can be imbibed in those who have strong desire to seek it. And life is there only for those who want to live it to the fullest.

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  1. The ocean replied that the idea of life is to realize one's limits and maintain one's dignity to contain all bitter experiences and take them as pearls and rubies. Life is process of continuous penance or renunciation for ocean. Summary and question of Chapter life Class 8 English.

    The ocean replied that the idea of life is to realize one’s limits and maintain one’s dignity to contain all bitter experiences and take them as pearls and rubies. Life is process of continuous penance or renunciation for ocean.

    Summary and question of Chapter life Class 8 English.

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