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English Core · 2023 · 2 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q10
Explain the metaphor of the rattrap.
Explain the metaphor of the rattrap.
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world is like a rattrap
material things act as baits
human beings feel tempted and get trapped
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