Frame meaningful sentences using the following expressions from the story.i)the thought was almost revolting ii)an expanse of pure white serenity iii) a turning point iv) accepted her seclusion with resignation v) frivolous rebukes..
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The thought was almost revolting
This expression ‘the thought was almost revolting’ is from ‘The Portrait of A Lady’ by Khushwant Singh. This expression means it was very hard for the author to believe that once his grandmother was young, pretty, and beautiful. She had been the same for the last twenty years the author had seen her. So he assumed she had been the same all her life.
an expanse of pure white serenity
The author has used this simile to describe the all whiteness associated with his grandmother. She always wore spotless white dress. Her silver hair quite matched with the her white attire. She was very spiritual and religious. As a result she exuded purity and serenity like a winter landscape. So the author has used this simile to describe her old age, white colour associated with her, and the tranquility she spread all around with her presence!
a turning-point
Moving to city brought many changes in her life; changes such as she could not accompany her grandson to school and read scriptures, she could neither assist him in his studies, there was less of interaction between her and the author.
accepted her seclusion with resignation
It means she
accepted the new changes of the city life quietly and did not complain about it
to anybody.
frivolous rebukes
This expression ‘Frivolous Rebuke’ in the chapter, The Portrait of Lady means the grandmother would scold the sparrows lovingly when they sat on her shoulders or at times head.
Sentences
The thought was almost revolting
My own friend had cheated me; I had not expected this from him. the thought was almost revolting.
an expanse of pure white serenity
We went to Manali in winter. All around us was white snow. We were wonderstruck with the expanse of pure serenity.
accepted her seclusion with resignation
At her old age everybody left her alone. She accepted her seclusion with resignation.
frivolous rebukes
Her grandchildren were making lots of noise while playing in the drawing room. She tried to make them quiet with frivolus rebukes.
Explanation:
The sentences for the expressions are attached... Hope it helps you
