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    In the poem The Duck and the Kangaroo by Edward Lear  what did the Duck request from the Kangaroo?
    Question

    In the poem The Duck and the Kangaroo by Edward Lear  what did the Duck request from the Kangaroo?

    A.

    Some food

    B.

    A ride on its back

    C.

    To learn how to hop

    D.

    To live in its pouch

    Correct option is B

    Solution- The Correct Answer: B.  A ride on its back
    > In the poem, the Duck feels bored living in a nasty pond.
    > It admires the Kangaroo’s ability to hop around the world freely.
    > The Duck politely requests that the Kangaroo let it ride on its back so that it too can travel and see the world.
    > This forms the humorous and imaginative theme of the poem.
    Information Booster-
    Poet: Edward Lear (known for nonsense verse).
    Theme: Friendship, cooperation, and the desire to explore the world.
    Poetic Device Used:
    Humour and Nonsense Style (typical of Lear).
    Rhyme and Rhythm create a playful tone.
    Moral (hidden): Respectful requests, adjustments, and companionship make journeys enjoyable.
    Additional Information-
    Edward Lear’s Style:
    > He is famous for nonsense literature like limericks and playful rhymes.
    > Poems like The Owl and the Pussycat also show the same imaginative style.
    Duck’s Politeness: Before making the request, the Duck shows courtesy and admiration, teaching children politeness in making demands.​

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