CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

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CLASS 10

AMANDA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stop that sulking at once, Amanda!You’re always so moody, Amanda! Anyone would think that I nagged at you, Amanda!18) What characteristics are being shown of Amanda in the above stanza?(i) Unpredictable(ii) Irritable(iii) Revolting(iv) Fresh mood(v) Noble(vi) Temperamental
A
Only (iii) and (iv)
B
(i), (ii) and (iii)
C
(i), (ii) and (vi)
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She is completely lost in her thoughts and is not even listening to her mother. Her mother perceives her to be sulking as she does not react to her instructions at all. As Amanda does not listen to her, she concludes that she is very moody and continues to nag her.

Detailed explanation-2: -No Amanda is not sulking or moody. She does not like to listen to her parents’ constant scolding and nagging so she chooses to escape into an imaginary world. She imagines herself to be a mermaid, an orphan and Rapunzel where she can experience freedom and peace.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: 1. The speaker want Amanda to stop being sullen or morose (sad) and also not to be so moody.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the poem, ‘Stop that slouching and sit up straight’ and ‘stop that sulking’ are examples of alliteration.

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