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Two examples of alliteration from the poem are (i) _______ and (ii) _______.
Alliteration involves the intentional repetition of identical consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words. In the poem, "dashed in the dirt" prominently repeats the 'd' sound to emphasize the abrupt destruction of the runner's hopes. Similarly, "stumbled and staggered" repeats the 'Read more
Alliteration involves the intentional repetition of identical consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words. In the poem, “dashed in the dirt” prominently repeats the ‘d’ sound to emphasize the abrupt destruction of the runner’s hopes. Similarly, “stumbled and staggered” repeats the ‘st’ sound, acoustically accentuating the sudden loss of physical control and balance as the young athlete collapsed onto the track.
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See lessIdentify the gist of each stanza. Write the number of the stanza in the boxes given. 5. Athletes from various parts of the country had gone through months of training; had big dreams of winning a medal. 6. The eight athletes stopped to help the young fallen athlete stand up, forgetting that they were competing. 7. Nine athletes held the banner and walked hand in hand; this gesture represented the ethos of Special Olympics. 8. The young athlete felt his dreams were shattered and cried in pain and disappointment, but something unique happened.
Stanza 1 outlines the athletes gathering from across the nation after months of rigorous preparation with dreams of winning medals. Stanza 6 shows the runners pausing their race, abandoning personal rivalry and turning back to help their fallen comrade stand. Stanza 7 captures the dash turning intoRead more
Stanza 1 outlines the athletes gathering from across the nation after months of rigorous preparation with dreams of winning medals. Stanza 6 shows the runners pausing their race, abandoning personal rivalry and turning back to help their fallen comrade stand. Stanza 7 captures the dash turning into a walk hand-in-hand beneath the Special Olympics banner. Stanza 5 illustrates the young boy’s cry of anguish when his dreams seemed shattered.
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See lessIdentify the gist of each stanza. Write the number of the stanza in the boxes given. 1. Spectators cheered participants of different events and waited enthusiastically for the final event to start. 2. All runners dashed ahead as soon as they heard the gun shot; suddenly, one of the athletes tripped and fell on the ground. 3. The race finished with nine athletes holding hands and winning the well-deserved gold medals; their smiles and spectators standing up to applaud, conveyed everything. 4. Participants got ready at the starting line and nine determined athletes waited for the sound of the gun.
Stanza 2 focuses on spectators gathering around the field and cheering excitedly for the final event. Stanza 4 depicts the sudden start of the hundred-yard dash where the smallest runner stumbled and collapsed. Stanza 8 provides the uplifting conclusion where all nine runners crossed together to earRead more
Stanza 2 focuses on spectators gathering around the field and cheering excitedly for the final event. Stanza 4 depicts the sudden start of the hundred-yard dash where the smallest runner stumbled and collapsed. Stanza 8 provides the uplifting conclusion where all nine runners crossed together to earn gold medals under thunderous applause. Stanza 3 establishes the initial tension as nine focused runners positioned themselves at the blocks.
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See lessWork in pairs. Match the words and phrases in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. You may read the poem again and infer the contextual meaning. Check your answers with the teacher. Column 1 dashed in the dirt stumbled staggered anguish asphalt Column 2 (i) walk or move with difficulty (ii) destroyed (iii) a hard black substance used to make roads and paths (iv) step awkwardly, lose balance and almost fall (v) extreme pain or suffering
Each matched pair captures a critical moment of distress during the race. "Dashed in the dirt" signifies destroyed ambitions, while "stumbled" and "staggered" define moving awkwardly and struggling with physical balance. "Anguish" expresses the acute emotional and physical agony of collapsing and "aRead more
Each matched pair captures a critical moment of distress during the race. “Dashed in the dirt” signifies destroyed ambitions, while “stumbled” and “staggered” define moving awkwardly and struggling with physical balance. “Anguish” expresses the acute emotional and physical agony of collapsing and “asphalt” denotes the rigid road surface where the accident occurred. Together, these terms vividly illustrate the boy’s heartbreaking fall.
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See lessWhat have you learnt from this interview and how can you implement these learnings in your life?
This interview taught me that life is shaped by our attitude toward setbacks rather than the setbacks themselves. Dr. Deepa Malik's perseverance shows that obstacles can be converted into stepping stones. In my daily life, I will implement this by tackling difficult challenges with optimism, embraciRead more
This interview taught me that life is shaped by our attitude toward setbacks rather than the setbacks themselves. Dr. Deepa Malik’s perseverance shows that obstacles can be converted into stepping stones. In my daily life, I will implement this by tackling difficult challenges with optimism, embracing hard work without defeatist complaints and actively fostering an inclusive, respectful environment toward differently-abled peers.
For more NCERT Solutions of Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 The World of Limitless Possibilities Question Answer (2026-27)
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