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Post a LessonAnswered on 17/06/2025 Learn CBSE - Class 10/English/CBSE Class 10 English First Flight Chapters/Chapter 1 - A Letter to God/EXERCISE - 1
Rajesh Kumar N
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A "dust of snow" refers to small particles or flakes of snow that fall lightly—like dust.
What changed the poet’s mood?
The falling of the dust of snow from a hemlock tree onto the poet changed his mood.
How has the poet’s mood changed?
The poet was in a gloomy or depressed mood, but the small incident of snow falling on him lifted his spirits and brought him joy, saving the rest of his day from being wasted in so
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Sadika
Answered on 02/03/2024 Learn CBSE - Class 10/English/CBSE Class 10 English First Flight Chapters
Sadika
The literary device used in the phrase "Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then Merrily over — there it is in the water!" is repetition. The word "merrily" is repeated to emphasize the carefree and joyful nature of the ball's movement before its abrupt transition into the water. This repetition serves to create a sense of rhythm and momentum in the description while also drawing attention to the suddenness of the ball's change in trajectory, enhancing the impact of the loss experienced by the boy.
Answered on 02/03/2024 Learn CBSE - Class 10/English/CBSE Class 10 English First Flight Chapters
Sadika
Answered on 02/03/2024 Learn CBSE - Class 10/English/CBSE Class 10 English First Flight Chapters
Sadika
The poet decides not to condole the boy because he believes there's no use in saying "O there are other balls." This suggests that the poet recognizes the deeper significance of the loss for the boy and acknowledges that it's not just about the physical object but also about the emotional impact and the universal experience of loss.
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