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CBSE 2016 Class 12 English Delhi Set 1 Paper
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
Old
familiar ache, my childhood's fear,
but all I said was, see you soon,
Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile ...........
Old
familiar ache, my childhood's fear,
but all I said was, see you soon,
Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile ...........
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What does the repeated use of the word, 'smile' mean?
Solution:
The word 'smile' has been repeated to show that in order to hide her fearful thought of separating from her mother, she puts on a false smile. Secondly, she gives moral support to her mother by promising to meet her soon. She tries to hide her feelings by smiling again and again.
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