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iv Choose the option that DOES NOT state the meaning of the underlined word. ‘I scarcely mention…’
a) tactfully
b) hardly
c) barely
d) only just

v Choose the option that correctly depicts the imagery in the last two lines of the extract.

a) Option (1)
b) Option (2)
c) Option (3)
d) Option (4)

C Answer in 20-30 words
i In the poem “The Trees”, the poet compares the trees to “newly discharged patients”. Highlight any
two reasons for the same.
ii The process of “moving out” was tedious for the trees. Support the statement with reference to the
poem.
iii The trees have been shown to have human qualities in the poem. Justify the statement with any two
instances from the text.
iv The poet symbolizes women as of forests, not trees. What does this suggest?
v The poet says that her ‘head is full of whispers’, wherein the ‘whispers’ symbolize forces of
negativity and restriction. Explain why the poet says this.

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