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Now we will count to twelve And we will keep all still. For once on the face of the Earth Let's not speak in any language , Questions A ) Why does the poet want all of us keep still? B) Why should we not speak in any language? C) What do you understand by ' On the Face of the Earth'? D) What is the significance of counting twelve? This is an extract based questions
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Bharati Gahlot 5 years, 4 months ago

D. The number 'twelve' signifies the twelve divisions in the clock (measure of time). 2. The poet wants the fishermen to stop gathering salt from the sea and he also wants the chemical and nuclear wars to stop

Bharati Gahlot 5 years, 4 months ago

C. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishon the face of the earthon the face of the earthused when you are emphasizing a statement to mean 'in the whole world' If she were the last woman on the face of the earth, I still wouldn't be interested!

Bharati Gahlot 5 years, 4 months ago

B. Answer: We shouldn't speak in any language because it will create language barriers and the author doesn't want that, he wants everyone to find a common base in this stillness. The arms here signify two things, one are our hands, and the second is weapons.

Gaurav Seth 5 years, 4 months ago

A. By keeping quiet the poet hopes that he will be able to live a fascinating moment and then realise the value of calm reflection and quiet introspection. The poet believes that by keeping quiet, we will be able to hear the voice of our conscience in these moments of silence.

 

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