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What is the overall tone of the poet in the poem ‘My Mother at Sixty‑six’?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · English · My Mother at Sixty-six
  1. Humorous
  2. Reverential
  3. Angry
  4. Indifferent
Answer
Reverential

The correct answer is Reverential — Confirm that other options (humorous, angry, indifferent) are not supported by the text.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Look for adjectives that describe feelings towards the mother.
  2. Identify words like ‘respect’, ‘cherish’, ‘adore’ used in the poem.
  3. Determine that these words indicate a respectful attitude.
  4. Choose "Reverential" as it best reflects this tone.
  5. Confirm that other options (humorous, angry, indifferent) are not supported by the text.
Common mistake: Confusing tone with mood or misreading descriptive adjectives

Concept tested: Tone identification

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