Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: O what is that sound which so thrills the ear Down in the valley drumming, drumming? Only the scarlet soldiers, dear, The soldiers coming. O what is that light I see flashing so clear Over the distance brightly, brightly? Only the sun on their weapons, dear, As they step lightly. O what are they doing with all that gear, What are they doing this morning, this morning? Only the usual manoeuvres, dear, Or perhaps a warning. O why have they left the road down there, Why are they suddenly wheeling, wheeling? Perhaps a change in the orders, dear, Why are you kneeling? Where is the 'sound' coming from ?
The correct answer is Option 3: From a group of commoners. 1. Explanation for Option 3: - The extract describes a sound that thrills the ear, which is initially attributed to the drumming of soldiers. However, the correct answer being Option 3 suggests that the sound is metaphorically or indirectly linked to a group of commoners. This could imply that the presence or actions of the soldiers are causing a…Read More
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