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Kriti

A clever line from the poem is: “Allow me to present Your Highness with a rose.” This shows the funny man’s wit as he politely offers a currant bun instead of a rose, surprising the poet with his humorous twist. Class ...

Ayushree

The poet staggers back in shock when the funny man holds a currant bun to her nose instead of a rose. This reaction shows her surprise and confusion at his absurd gesture, adding to the poem’s humour. Class 7 English Poorvi ...

Piyush365

The poet uses humour through absurd actions and silly wordplay. The rhyme scheme AABB adds rhythm and musicality. This structure makes the poem easy to read, enhances its playfulness and keeps the tone light and enjoyable. Class 7 English Textbook Wit ...

Piyush365

The poet calls him ‘my friend’ as a sign of friendliness and openness despite his strange behavior. It shows she sees the funny man as harmless and amusing, not threatening, creating a friendly tone in the poem. Class 7 English NCERT ...