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What are young trees described as sprinting in the poem my mother at sixty six?
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∙ 11y ago
because author feels that his time is running very fast now3 the day of leaving her mother had came
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∙ 11y ago
In the poem "My Mother at Sixty-Six" by Kamala Das, young trees are described as sprinting because their shadows "cannot be longer" than a short span, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and time passing quickly in the twilight years of the narrator's mother.
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Why are the young trees described as 'sprinting'?
Whenever we travel by a fast running vehicle, the standing objects appear to be running fast. The appearance of their fast racing is described as 'sprinting'. So, the young trees described as sprinting. They provide a stark contrast to the passive old lady sitting inside the car.
How Many feet are coconut trees?
Coconut trees can grow to be around fifty or sixty feet tall.
What are the figures of spech used in the poem my mother at sixty six by kamala das?
The poet uses Comparision and Contrast when he says "young trees sprinting" and "merry children spilling". He contrasts their energetic and lively mannerisms with the dull oldage of her Mother. Kamala Das also uses Simile in "as a late winter's moon" and "her face ashen like that of a corpse". LAstly, she uses repetition in "all I did was smile and smile and smile.." to emphasize on the fact that the smile wasn't a genuine one. It was a fake smile to reassure her mother that everything was fine and they would meet soon again.
How was the savanna described?
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Trees are described producers.what are other terms used to describe trees?
decorations/plants
Why are trees long?
Trees are tall as they are always trying to get closer to the sun------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trees are not long, they grow upwards so they should be described as "tall"
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Is barren another name for trees with out leaves in the winter?
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How can you promote mother nature?
cutting down trees
How do you take care your mother earth by planting a trees?
trees assist in diminishing erosion and providing oxygen.
Height of coconut palm?
Coconut trees can grow to be around fifty or sixty feet tall.
