Hornbill (Poem): A Photograph · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
Why does the poet describe human feet as 'terribly transient' in 'A Photograph'?
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Why does the poet describe human feet as 'terribly transient' in 'A Photograph'?
- A.Human beings are always travelling from one place to another.
- B.Human life is temporary and constantly affected by the passage of time.Correct answer
- C.People lose their balance while walking on the beach.
- D.The girls in the photograph are running away from the sea.
Solution
The phrase emphasises that human life is short and changeable. In contrast, the sea remains almost unchanged through the ages.
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