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Amanda!

English · CBSE Class 10 · English Medium · 15 questions and answers

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Q: Who is the poet of 'Amanda!'?

A: Robin Klein, an Australian writer.

Q: Who is Amanda in the poem?

A: A young girl who is constantly nagged and instructed by an adult (probably a parent).

Q: What kinds of instructions is Amanda given?

A: Not to bite her nails, to sit up straight, do her homework, clean her room, and not slouch.

Q: Into what three imaginary roles does Amanda escape?

A: A mermaid in the sea, an orphan roaming the streets, and Rapunzel in a tower.

Q: Why does Amanda imagine being a mermaid?

A: To feel free and peaceful, drifting alone in a calm, silent green sea.

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