Read the given extract and answer the questions
Extract :
If when walking round your yard
You meet a creature there,
Who hugs you very, very hard,
You’ll know it is the Bear.
But if its nose is long and thin,
And hairy like a stubble-brush,
And if it climbs into your bin,
You’ll know it is the Walrus …
(How to tell wild animals)
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Question (i)
What does the poet mean by "hugs you very, very hard" in line 3?
- A) The creature is friendly and affectionate.
- B) The creature is trying to squeeze you to death.
- C) The creature is cold and needs warmth.
- D) The creature is playing a game with you.
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
B) The creature is trying to squeeze you to death.
Step-by-Step Explanation: 🐻
- The poet uses irony and exaggeration to describe how the bear attacks its prey by hugging them very hard. This is not a friendly or playful gesture, but a deadly one.😱
- The poet also contrasts the word "hug" which usually has a positive connotation with the words "very, very hard" which imply pain and danger. This creates humor and sarcasm in the poem.😂
- Therefore, the correct answer is B) The creature is trying to squeeze you to death.👍
Question (ii)
What kind of nose does the walrus have according to the poet?
Answer:
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