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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q10
What does the author imply when he says the poet “couldn't have addressed a more dazed and silent audience”? (Poets and Pancakes)
What does the author imply when he says the poet “couldn't have addressed a more dazed and silent audience” ? (Poets and Pancakes)
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audience was confused and could not understand the poet at all/ poet's accent, language and context beyond their understanding
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