Question

And the banner above that said "Special Olympics" Could not have been nearer the mark' - Justify to reflect the theme of the poem. Why were all th​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Then all nine runners joined hands and continued The one hundred metres reduced to a walk

And the banner above that said “Special Olympics” Could not have been nearer the mark.

(i) Which sports event was in progress ? What is the significance of the Special Olympics ?(3)

(ii) What made the athletes stop the race ? How do the readers empathise with the situation ?(3)

(iii) What was quite surprising to the spectators ? Who participated in the event ?(3) (iv) How did the race come to an end ? What does it reflect ? (3)

(v) What is the theme of the poem ? How is it conveyed ? Why has the poem appealed to you ? (4)