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Read the given line and answer the question that follow. He, who does not stoop, is a king we adore. We bow before competence and merit; Who is adored - English

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Read the given line and answer the question that follow.

He, who does not stoop, is a king we adore. We bow before competence and merit;

  1. Who is adored as a king?
  2. What is the figure of speech used in the first line?
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उत्तर

  1. An upright or straightforward person is adored as a king.
  2. Metaphor
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अध्याय 5.2: Everest is not the Only Peak - Exercises [पृष्ठ १५९]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
अध्याय 5.2 Everest is not the Only Peak
Exercises | Q B. 4. | पृष्ठ १५९

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