Beehive (Poem): On Killing a Tree · Class 9 · CBSE English
What is the tone of Gieve Patel's poem 'On Killing a Tree'?
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What is the tone of Gieve Patel's poem 'On Killing a Tree'?
- A.Playful and humorous
- B.Sarcastic and casual
- C.Ironic and matter-of-factCorrect answer
- D.Romantic and praising
Solution
The poet uses a detached, instructional, and matter-of-fact tone to describe an act of brutal destruction, subtly highlighting the cruelty and difficulty of killing a tree.
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