Hornbill (Poem): The Laburnum Top · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
What does the expression “It is the engine of her family” suggest about the goldfinch?
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What does the expression “It is the engine of her family” suggest about the goldfinch?
- A.She repairs a mechanical device hidden inside the tree.
- B.She brings energy, movement and nourishment to her young ones.Correct answer
- C.She teaches her family how to fly a machine.
- D.She makes the tree produce seeds for other birds.
Solution
The metaphor presents the goldfinch as the force that activates and sustains her family. Her arrival fills the nest with the sounds and movement of the chicks, suggesting her care and vital role as a mother.
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