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Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · English
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Who is the poet of 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers'?
What are Aunt Jennifer's tigers made of?
What does 'topaz' refer to in the poem?
What makes it difficult for Aunt Jennifer to embroider?
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Which words describe the tigers in the poem?
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Bright, Fearless, Proud, Unafraid
The poem describes the tigers as 'bright topaz denizens', 'they do not fear', they 'pace in sleek chivalric certainty', and will 'go on prancing, proud and unafraid'. Timid is opposite to their described nature.
The tigers represent freedom and fearlessness.
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True
True. The tigers symbolize the freedom and fearlessness that Aunt Jennifer lacks in her real life. They 'do not fear' and 'pace in sleek chivalric certainty'.
What does the word 'chivalric' suggest about the tigers?
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Noble and brave
Chivalric relates to chivalry, which means noble, brave, and honorable behavior. The tigers pace with 'chivalric certainty', showing their noble and confident nature.
Which literary devices are used in the poem?
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Symbolism, Contrast, Metaphor, Imagery
The poem uses symbolism (tigers represent freedom), contrast (tigers vs Aunt Jennifer), metaphor (topaz denizens), and vivid imagery. There is no clear alliteration pattern.
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