CLASS 9
A LEGEND OF THE NORTHLAND
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They-Little Children
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They-People of Northland
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Them-Little Children
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Them-People of Northland
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Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer d) A poetic device used in the given stanza is Enjambment.
Detailed explanation-2: -The poet himself doesn’t believe in the truth of the story. But still, he is compelled to tell this story simply for one reason. The story gives a moral lesson. Greed is an evil trait in man.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The poet says that she is going to tell a strange tale told by the people of Northlands. She admits that though the story may not be true, still she wants to tell the story because it contains an lesson in generosity and philanthropy. She wants the readers to learn a lesson from the poem.
Detailed explanation-4: -(a) What is the ‘curious story’ that the people tell? Answer: The curious story is a legend of an old greedy lady who angered St. Peter and he cursed the lady for her greed.