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Read the following phrases and sentences taken from the poem. Identify the poetic device in each of them and explain what the poet wants to communicate through their usage: (v) The world might hold a feast… (vi) Like plants that make a gaudy show / All blossom to the root (vii) But whose poor nature cannot grow / One particle of fruit!

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(v) The hyperbole shows words cannot physically feed anyone. (vi) Comparing loud speakers to gaudy flowers illustrates superficiality. (vii) ‘Fruit’ symbolizes noble actions, proving that boastful people produce zero tangible benefits for humanity.

Class 9 English Kaveri New Book All Chapter Solution

Exercise Chapter 7 Words Poem by Charles Swain Question Answer

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  1. (v) Hyperbole; communicates that if spoken words possessed real nutritional value, humanity would constantly enjoy an endless banquet. (vi) Simile / Imagery; communicates that boastful, insincere speakers display grand, colorful exteriors to attract attention without possessing inner substance. (vii) Metaphor / Symbolism; communicates that despite great outward show, superficial people are morally barren and incapable of producing practical, helpful deeds.

     

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